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

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

VOA: special.2010.05.22

The commander was to use force to oppose any attempt by Texas to seize the territory.

VOA: special.2009.04.09

The president did not use force in Kentucky, as he had done in Maryland.

VOA: special.2009.08.20

It said the government could use force, if necessary,to keep states in the Union.

VOA: special.2009.07.16

"I want you guys to understand I will never hesitate to use force to protect the American people or our vital interests.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

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

Israel's defense minister has ordered the army to use massive force to impose a freeze on construction in Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

VOA: standard.2009.12.21

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

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