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

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

Red Shirts and human rights groups condemned the government's use of deadly force to end the protests.

VOA: special.2010.05.22