Sentence examples for use of the armed from inspiring English sources

The use of the armed Predator in counterterrorism was years in the making, coming only after settlement of a long-running argument between the military and C.I.A. over who should have ultimate authority for firing its missiles.

The use of the armed Predator in counterterrorism was years in the making and came only after a long-running argument between the military and C.I.A. over who should have ultimate authority for firing its twin missiles.

This would violate not only the spirit of the post-Reconstruction act limiting the use of the armed forces for domestic law enforcement but also our trust with service members, who enlist believing that they will never be asked to turn their weapons on fellow Americans.

BRUCE A. McALLISTER Quogue, N.Y., June 17, 2011 To the Editor: Re "White House Defends Continuing U.S. Role in Libya Operation" (news article, June 16): When does the use of the armed forces of the United States trigger the War Powers Act of 1973?

Moreover, the repression of labor struggles carried out by the state included rigid crackdowns such as the use of the armed forces.

Thompson operated the 25-room hotel and golf course successfully until 1939, when Craigiehall, like many other country houses, was requisitioned for the use of the armed forces.

(Nice use of the arm's length there).

"Sometimes Koreans will even fight each other over the use of the arm rests.

He spent years in medical treatment and never regained use of the arm.

The researchers do not know if even more therapy would result in complete use of the arm.

Mr. Greenberg's dances feature expansive and lyrical movement, florid use of the arms, a facile use of rhythm and a generous use of stage space.