magic formula

noun

: a simple and sure way to an end

There is no magic formula for achieving success in the business world.

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Another intriguing possibility, of course, is that no platform fully replicates TikTok's magic formula. —

Esat Dedezade, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 The magic formula that Horsegirl unlocked as teenagers took effect fast. —

Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2025 Last year its admissions increased 6% to 20 million thanks to hard work and a magic formula. —

Caroline Reid, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 This magic formula enables the drones to create intricate shapes which appear to move. —

Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 However, the overall average shows that Universal is well on its way to finding the magic formula. —

Caroline Reid, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 There are good reasons to doubt the likelihood of a magic formula quickly ending Russia’s war in Ukraine, Dr. Desch says. —

Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Oct. 2024 Content was a crucial component of its magic formula. —

Caroline Reid, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 The price rises combined with the cost cuts was a magic formula which increased both revenue and profit. —

Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

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