masterstroke
Example Sentences
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Wagner’s signing with the Rams last March was hailed as a masterstroke at the time, the defending Super Bowl champions picking up one of the greatest defensive players in the league’s history.
From Seattle Times
Despite the sneers of many Republicans who are eager to abandon the Ukrainians to the terror that awaits them if Putin wins, Biden’s surprise visit to Kyiv was a diplomatic masterstroke.
From Seattle Times
It is not often that a young player breaks through into one of the truly elite Premier League clubs, especially a striker - but if Delap can, it could prove a very cost-effective masterstroke.
From BBC
In theory this could be an additional masterstroke for Sankey and the SEC.
From Fox News
To some it is heinous, to others a masterstroke.
From New York Times
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