silver bullet
noun
: something that acts as a magical weapon
especially
: one that instantly solves a long-standing problem
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Sports Ohio State’s ‘silver bullet’ defense eager to avenge loss to Oregon
Dec. 28, 2024
If significant losses are fuel, then a loss to Oregon and another year without hoisting the national championship would leave Day’s tank overflowing.
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
People often assume incorrectly that only the likes of 2FA by way of SMS text messages are open to interception and that using a code-generating authentication app is the silver bullet.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Ukraine has lost at least one F-16, which was inevitable in an active conflict, and experts say the tens of pledged jets aren't a silver bullet against Russia's larger and technologically advanced air force.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
My short answer: There's no silver bullet, but variety and novelty go a long way.
—Jocelyn Newman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
People often assume incorrectly that only the likes of 2FA by way of SMS text messages are open to interception and that using a code-generating authentication app is the silver bullet.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Ukraine has lost at least one F-16, which was inevitable in an active conflict, and experts say the tens of pledged jets aren't a silver bullet against Russia's larger and technologically advanced air force.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
My short answer: There's no silver bullet, but variety and novelty go a long way.
—Jocelyn Newman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Silver bullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver%20bullet. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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