Usage of "show of force"

Russian

Open demonstration of military power intended to warn or to intimidate an opponent.

Usage of show of force in English

He had known better than to expect a thunderous show of force. 
 Seveneves 

The Turkish-backed fighters dispersed after the show of force, the official said. 
 Reuters 

The air strikes constituted a show of force rather than deterrent action. 
 The Irish Times 

Nevertheless, it was a show of force that could not be denied. 
 Navigators of Dune 

A show of force with no danger, but maybe a little discomfort. 
 Narcissus in Chains 

In the hedgerows of Meath, they were mounting a show of force. 
 The Irish Times 

It is more a public relations exercise, a show of force, he said. 
 The Guardian 

The Taipei Times said it was Taiwan's biggest show of force in years. 
 The Guardian 

The show of force that you saw on the news the other night? 
 The Guardian 

The two elections this month are a show of force from each side. 
 Reuters 

But he admitted that the fleet can be seen as show of force. 
 Reuters 

Stephanie, the last thing we need is a show of force. 
 The charlemagne pursuit 

This is all about practicality and power, a show of force, not style. 
 Wired 

A show of force or a hold-up works very well at the moment. 
 Crowds / A Moving-Picture of Democracy 

Kobe Bryant's defense team made its public debut with a show of force. 
 The new yorker 

It was a show of force and a statement of intent. 
 The clouds beneath the sun 

Translations for show of force

Russian

Meanings of show of force in English