The expression was first used in the southern part of the United States to describe the use of force to win an election.

VOA: special.2009.02.15

But beyond what is necessary for these purposes, there will be no invasion, no using of force against or among the people anywhere."

VOA: special.2009.07.30

She said the military itself, examining its experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, has come to recognize the limits of the use of force.

VOA: special.2010.05.29

But despite allegations of excessive use of force, Mr.Netanyahu praised Israeli troops for what he described as "remarkable courage."

VOA: standard.2010.08.09

Because before,as you remember, the term "disproportionate use of force" was used,as if there is a proportionate use to occupy other countries' territory."

VOA: standard.2010.07.05

Namik Tan is Turkey's ambassador to the U.S: "It will be Turkey that will be hit hardest by the sanctions or use of force."

VOA: standard.2010.07.26

At the U.S.Defense Department, spokesman Bryan Whitman said there is always concern that the use of force by the military could lead to reprisals.

VOA: standard.2009.04.13

military officer has called an "economy of force" operation, in which the United States did what it could, after doing everything that was needed in Iraq.

VOA: standard.2009.03.27

"Helicopters and airplanes came and started first with a show of force.

VOA: standard.2009.09.12

Morrell said the general's request will contain further analysis and a range of force level options for the president to consider, along with a statement of the risks of each option.

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

The bullets had hit the steel. The force of the bullets had knocked him down, but had not hurt him.

VOA: special.2010.03.17

He said: "If my men starve in the streets of Washington, the smell of their bodies will force Congress to act."

VOA: special.2010.06.24

The city fell. After capturing Atlanta, General Sherman fought a series of small battles with a Confederate force across northern Georgia.

VOA: special.2009.12.03

Confederate leaders ordered the attack after President Abraham Lincoln refused to withdraw the small force of American soldiers at Sumter.

VOA: special.2009.08.13