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"
1He had known better than to expect a thunderous show of force.
2The Turkish-backed fighters dispersed after the show of force, the official said.
3The air strikes constituted a show of force rather than deterrent action.
4Nevertheless, it was a show of force that could not be denied.
5A show of force with no danger, but maybe a little discomfort.
1Their continued hostility rendered advisable a demonstration of force.
2The result is that the instinct of workmanship works out in an emulative demonstration of force.
3But the majority were supposed to indorse the policy of the Government in making a great demonstration of force.
4On St Patrick's Day, 1916, thousands took to Irish streets in a demonstration of force by the Irish Volunteers.
5A demonstration of force?
6This demonstration of force sufficed; General Aury departed to conquer new worlds, and Amelia Island was occupied for the second time without bloodshed.
7Now, having prepared the way, he ventured to ensure the safety thereof by diplomacy and a skilful use of the demonstration of force.
8Demonstrations 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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