Sentence examples similar to strong arm measures from inspiring English sources

It was the latest surge in violence in the increasingly restive region, where the government has opted for strong-arm measures to quell what seems to be a rising tide of anger and militancy.

On Thursday night, Mr. Abhisit addressed the nation on television, repeating a pledge not to use strong-arm measures to quell the demonstrations and explaining his decision to bar antigovernment information.

Police in Britain generally avoid tear gas, water cannons or other strong-arm riot measures.

He needs to be clear and concise with what he wants, and he must strong arm legislators--much as Bush did--to win their votes for his measures.

Strong arm.

Strong arm holding power drill?

He seems to have a strong arm.

"He had an extremely strong arm".

He has a strong arm.

It takes a pretty strong arm.

"He's got a strong arm.