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Meanings of show of force in English

Russian
демонстрация силы

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

демонстрация силы
Synonyms
Examples for "demonstration of force"
Examples for "demonstration of force"
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Their continued hostility rendered advisable a demonstration of force.
The Pagan Tribes of Borneo / A Description of Their Physical Mor...
2
The result is that the instinct of workmanship works out in an emulative demonstration of force.
The Theory of the Leisure Class
3
But the majority were supposed to indorse the policy of the Government in making a great demonstration of force.
Speeches on Questions of Public Policy, Volume 1
4
On St Patrick's Day, 1916, thousands took to Irish streets in a demonstration of force by the Irish Volunteers.
The Irish Times
5
A demonstration of force?
Perilous Shield
Usage of show of force in English
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He had known better than to expect a thunderous show of force.
Seveneves
2
The Turkish-backed fighters dispersed after the show of force, the official said.
Reuters
3
The air strikes constituted a show of force rather than deterrent action.
The Irish Times
4
Nevertheless, it was a show of force that could not be denied.
Navigators of Dune
5
A show of force with no danger, but maybe a little discomfort.
Narcissus in Chains
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In the hedgerows of Meath, they were mounting a show of force.
The Irish Times
7
It is more a public relations exercise, a show of force, he said.
The Guardian
8
The Taipei Times said it was Taiwan's biggest show of force in years.
The Guardian
9
The show of force that you saw on the news the other night?
The Guardian
10
The two elections this month are a show of force from each side.
Reuters
11
But he admitted that the fleet can be seen as show of force.
Reuters
12
Stephanie, the last thing we need is a show of force.
The charlemagne pursuit
13
This is all about practicality and power, a show of force, not style.
Wired
14
A show of force or a hold-up works very well at the moment.
Crowds / A Moving-Picture of Democracy
15
Kobe Bryant's defense team made its public debut with a show of force.
The new yorker
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It was a show of force and a statement of intent.
The clouds beneath the sun
Translations for show of force