as in magic bullet
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something that very quickly and easily solves a serious problem
—usually singular
There is no silver bullet that will solve all our economic problems.
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Of course, software on its own is never a silver bullet.
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Josh Koenig, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
No silver bullet for homebuilders Why haven't sky-high home prices been enough to revive Wisconsin's once-thriving homebuilding industry?
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
While no technology is a silver bullet, AI offers teachers a powerful assist to make learning more efficient, more personalized and more engaging, ultimately helping students succeed.
—Mackenzie Price, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Restarts likely to secure greenlight While reactor restarts aren’t a silver bullet, shoring up and maintaining the existing fleet is crucial, Goff said.
—Spencer Kimball,gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2024
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Josh Koenig, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
No silver bullet for homebuilders Why haven't sky-high home prices been enough to revive Wisconsin's once-thriving homebuilding industry?
—Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
While no technology is a silver bullet, AI offers teachers a powerful assist to make learning more efficient, more personalized and more engaging, ultimately helping students succeed.
—Mackenzie Price, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Restarts likely to secure greenlight While reactor restarts aren’t a silver bullet, shoring up and maintaining the existing fleet is crucial, Goff said.
—Spencer Kimball,gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Silver bullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver%20bullet. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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