successful stroke
Example Sentences
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He had perhaps made some very successful stroke in his affairs during the three days he had spent in Naples.
From Don Orsino by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
This traditional escape of the two lads from the Scyths should be compared with the true story in Paul the Deacon of his little ancestor's captivity and bold and successful stroke for freedom.
From The Danish History, Books I-IX by Saxo, Grammaticus
He was convicted at the next sessions, and sentenced to seven years' transportation; and the "celebrated" firm of Flint and Sharp, derived considerable lustre, and more profit, from this successful stroke of professional dexterity.
From The Experiences of a Barrister, and Confessions of an Attorney by Warren, Samuel
The people were carried away with a fanatic zeal at the successful stroke of the Maid.
From The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc by Sue, Eug?ne
"And what successful stroke of business have you concluded?"
From Eastern Shame Girl by Souli, Charles Georges
