Open demonstration of military power intended to warn or to intimidate an opponent.
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Examples for "show of force "
Examples for "show of force "
1 He had known better than to expect a thunderous show of force .
2 The Turkish-backed fighters dispersed after the show of force , the official said.
3 The air strikes constituted a show of force rather than deterrent action.
4 Nevertheless, it was a show of force that could not be denied.
5 A show of force with no danger, but maybe a little discomfort.
1 Their continued hostility rendered advisable a demonstration of force .
2 The result is that the instinct of workmanship works out in an emulative demonstration of force .
3 But the majority were supposed to indorse the policy of the Government in making a great demonstration of force .
4 On St Patrick's Day, 1916, thousands took to Irish streets in a demonstration of force by the Irish Volunteers.
5 A demonstration of force ?
6 This demonstration of force sufficed; General Aury departed to conquer new worlds, and Amelia Island was occupied for the second time without bloodshed.
7 Now, having prepared the way, he ventured to ensure the safety thereof by diplomacy and a skilful use of the demonstration of force .
8 Demonstrations of force , such as are now taking place in England, are neither becoming nor effective in the cause of womanhood and equality.
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