use force

Examples (10)

• The police were instructed to use minimal force during the protest.
• Security guards must not use excessive force under any circumstances.
• If the door won’t open, don’t use brute force—call a locksmith.
• The soldiers can use deadly force only as a last resort.
• In self-defense, you may use reasonable force to protect yourself.
• The riot squad had to use force to disperse the crowd.
• They refused to use force, choosing negotiation instead.
• Did the officers use force when making the arrest?
• The regime routinely uses force to silence dissent.
• Under the new policy, officers who used force must file an immediate report.