How To Use Firepower In A Sentence

These warlords continue to exercise their authority by means of force and firepower, and often engage in sporadic armed conflict against one another.
Westmoreland was wrong to count on his superior firepower to grind us down.
Starting with this, the article analyzes military requirement of LFT (Limited Long-distance Firepower of Tank) from fighting task, fighting action and battlefield control.
They may have some extra firepower hidden away, too. Times, Sunday Times
This could lead to regular soldiers taking on permanent guard duties to provide extra firepower and deterrence at other barracks. Times, Sunday Times

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Until we achieve this level of coordination of effective fire and movement, the enemy will use their superior firepower to attrit us before we can close with and destroy them.
Alliance forces met only sporadic resistance to an overwhelming display of firepower. Times, Sunday Times
Forgetting the levels of firepower loosed in Vietnam, the image itself is abidingly odd. Tom Engelhardt: Going for Broke
But his astonishing recovery and that he lasted the whole match have only added to the firepower at his disposal. Times, Sunday Times
In fact, Army forces have always relied on indirect or aerial firepower to pound enemy positions into submission before ground forces are committed.
The Lynx adds considerably to the destroyer's firepower - it can fly at 180 knots, and has its own Sea Skua anti-ship missiles and homing torpedoes.
It certainly has the financial firepower to add to its current interests.
The production needs much more firepower; but at such moments, this is still a glimpse of humanity in hell. Times, Sunday Times
His gift was intuitive, not intellectual, so he offered no match for the doctrinal firepower of Antonin Scalia, the court's archest conservative. Why The Court Needs A Liberal
Cadorna was not unaware of the new conditions in warfare that favoured defensive firepower.
What he may lack in finesse or cunning, he makes up for in raw firepower.
Yet the army 's top brass has also been unwilling to unleash its firepower on civilians in the centre of the capital. Times, Sunday Times
Although badly out-numbered by the enemy, we had vastly superior firepower.
A streaky shooter, Peeler's defensive lapses and poor shot selection were major concerns last season for a team that could use his potential firepower off the bench.
In response to increasing battlefield firepower, horse cavalry reduced the armor it used.
They may have some extra firepower hidden away, too. Times, Sunday Times
With our superior firepower, it is not hard to topple regimes; it is the politics we keep getting wrong. Times, Sunday Times
It should outperform, helped by the quality of its brands and its superior financial firepower. Times, Sunday Times
The bad guys in a single city may have more firepower than that carried by the allied troops on D Day.
Starting with this, the article analyzes military requirement of LFT (Limited Long-distance Firepower of Tank) from fighting task, fighting action and battlefield control.
If their record on the ground is fruitless so far, the Dragons have the form and firepower up front and out wide to cause an upset. Times, Sunday Times
The finals-clinching game, far from a free-wheeling exchange of firepower, was deadlocked at 1-1 for hours and ended, at last, on a fluke goal from the rear-guarding libero, of all people.
But it is still unclear whether the euro area will manage to give its bailout facility enough firepower. Times, Sunday Times
He was not unaware of the new conditions in warfare that favoured defensive firepower.
New financial firepower could persuade it to diversify into non-core activities and take big commercial bets. Times, Sunday Times
With only a fraction of their financial firepower, he and his volunteers will have a lot of legwork to do.
The Americans deployed overwhelming firepower under almost ideal circumstances. Nemesis: The Battle for Japan, 194445
New financial firepower could persuade it to diversify into non-core activities and take big commercial bets. Times, Sunday Times
By providing increased firepower, it both made fortification more difficult, and undermined the power of cavalry.
Activists concede that while the regime remains intact they cannot compete with the overwhelming firepower deployed on the ground. Times, Sunday Times
It will involve plans to recapitalize banks, make Greek's debt mountain more sustainable and ramp up the firepower of the bloc's rescue fund..
In the air, the US has concentrated its massive firepower on the Tora Bora area, using sophisticated bunker-busting bombs to seal or destroy caves and annihilate any opposition.
Yet each year they continue to chant the get-tough mantra: more funding, more firepower and stiffer sanctions.
The call was made to lead with tanks and mechanized infantry, thus allowing the main firepower to be at the front.
As when an individual soldier lost his balance, many flailing and falling soldiers deranged the enemy formation causing a serious decrease in the enemy's own firepower.
The battle was won by classic military tactics and superior firepower.
For all its intellectual firepower, the unit was dangerously ill equipped and badly prepared. Times, Sunday Times
In reply, the touring team lacked the firepower to clear the ropes consistently. Times, Sunday Times
If their record on the ground is fruitless so far, the Dragons have the form and firepower up front and out wide to cause an upset. Times, Sunday Times
We have some tremendous firepower available to us in the form of Air Force and Naval air.
The film certainly provides stimuli in its first 10 minutes we get our title gang of renegade heroes, evil Bolivian drug lords and their drug-mule children, a smoking school bus, girls in bikinis, enough high-caliber firepower to light up La Paz, an exploding helicopter, poignancy, death, a thirst for revenge. Only Action Clich
It is unlikely that the rebels will be able to marshal as much firepower as the government troops.
But the intellectual firepower that underlies any such revolution is growing; the region is in the throes of genuine pro-democratic ferment.
It should outperform, helped by the quality of its brands and its superior financial firepower. Times, Sunday Times
The government claims it has reduced the rebel firepower and military strength since launching offensives after the groups were listed.
They were devastatingly effective because they can cover wide areas with intense and indiscriminate firepower.
The answer to this is that firepower could be substituted for manpower.
The terrorist sieges all round the industrial park, initiates a round firepower formidable fly upon, hits special police officers no place to hide to be on the verge of death.
If their record on the ground is fruitless so far, the Dragons have the form and firepower up front and out wide to cause an upset. Times, Sunday Times
Yet fascination with firepower can be cumulative, leading to a quest for ever bigger and bloodier effects.
The superior firepower provided by bronze cannonry proved crucial in the English navy's victory in 1588 over the much larger Spanish Armada.
They alone realistically have the financial firepower, the appetite and the skills. Times, Sunday Times
They do not have much firepower either. The Sun
While clever growing tricks can double the firepower of a chilli, careful breeding can boost the heat a millionfold. Times, Sunday Times
The publisher is quick to add it has significant financial firepower to continue despite the uncertainty. Times, Sunday Times
Those Jerries had so much more firepower and range, and I saw that we were losing valuable men trying to move up.
Ground troops rely on artillery support and patrols regularly call in extra firepower to take out known insurgents. The Sun
Activists concede that while the regime remains intact they cannot compete with the overwhelming firepower deployed on the ground. Times, Sunday Times
His chief general staff , Ilker Basbug, has repeatedly said that firepower alone cannot vanquish the PKK.
Activists concede that while the regime remains intact they cannot compete with the overwhelming firepower deployed on the ground. Times, Sunday Times
Despite the defeat the players put up a brave fight but simply had not enough firepower to overcome a rampant Cork outfit.
The firepower of cannons and Gatling guns, stolen from the Army, made the extended outlaw families totally invincible to any sheriff's six-shooters.
Ground troops rely on artillery support and patrols regularly call in extra firepower to take out known insurgents. The Sun
She was comparable with HMS Invincible in firepower and speed but had superior protection.
Jan Molby's men have conceded just three goals and lost just the once on their own turf, but it is a lack of firepower up front which has seen them drop to just two points off the bottom.
At Plevna the Russians' use of howitzers firing over the heads of their assault troops negated the Turks superior infantry firepower - provided by Winchester rifles - by forcing the defenders to take cover against the bursting shells.
Designers at Chrysler exhibited elegance and refinement with the Firepower Grand Tourer Concept.
The visitors' superior firepower could swing it. The Sun
Despite superior numbers and firepower, Russian troops have been unable to uproot the rebels from their mountainous hideouts.
They alone realistically have the financial firepower, the appetite and the skills. Times, Sunday Times
Brokers say it could add to its firepower by announcing a huge sale and leaseback deal on its portfolio of freehold properties.
As the threat of a Cold War recedes, they unleash their tanks and firepower on prehistoric burial mounds.
This concentration of airborne firepower played havoc with the enemy forces.
Few generals have ever had such an addiction to firepower, or such a conviction that their front was the vital theatre of war.
America has enough firepower in the area to mount sustained air strikes.
There is no shortage of financial firepower to fund atomic research.
Activists concede that while the regime remains intact they cannot compete with the overwhelming firepower deployed on the ground. Times, Sunday Times
Sale can be difficult opponents in Manchester but on the road Saints should have far too much firepower for them. Times, Sunday Times
The problem for designers is that heavier firepower will add weight to the vessel, reducing its speed. Times, Sunday Times
Peace would be all too commonplace and boring, not to mention that it couldn't possibly involve the kind of firepower you're accustomed to.
They launched their assaults with the equally traditional use of overwhelming firepower.
Slowly, steadily, superior firepower told. Nemesis: The Battle for Japan, 194445
There is no shortage of financial firepower to fund atomic research.
At this stage of their careers they just don't have the strength or the firepower. Times, Sunday Times
The production needs much more firepower; but at such moments, this is still a glimpse of humanity in hell. Times, Sunday Times
The band that appeared here did not lack firepower. Times, Sunday Times
Over the years 24 versions were made and the Spitfire doubled in weight, engine power and firepower.
Seeing an enemy combatant get blasted by superior firepower isn't as cool in real life as it is in a John Wayne flick.
The tank provides a shield for the infantry as well as increased firepower and shock effect.
It amounts to colossal investment firepower. Times, Sunday Times
You don't get a nickname like that without scoring firepower to back it up. Times, Sunday Times
Most importantly Kasserine Pass taught the Americans the doctrine of massed firepower.
The army has used its newly acquired firepower to flatten houses and other buildings, destroy coconut plantations and turn the city into a virtual ghost town.
The publisher is quick to add it has significant financial firepower to continue despite the uncertainty. Times, Sunday Times
Beyond the rubble stood a chest of treasure with more healing potions and firepower beneath its lid.
In its twice-yearly Financial Stability Report, the ECB said it is now vital for governments to implement the deal they agreed on Dec. 9, strengthening fiscal discipline across the region and increasing the firepower of financial backstops to tackle the crisis. ECB Sees Risks Up Sharply
The company has enormous financial firepower.
He says that the corporate banking side will now have enough firepower to look at far bigger deals.
The firepower of an infantry company was increased by a third as the pikemen were phased out and issued with muskets and bayonets.
I want to help by adding to the firepower we already have. The Sun
The Argylls, being a light unit, were short on armour, firepower and mobility.
It was designed to concentrate firepower to disrupt and destroy the opponent's military capability.
But the intense firepower from the opposite side kept me hiding in the trench most of the time, which was quite shameful.
One is the drum set; Moog drums are possible, but, in this stage of the art, sound kind of mechanical and ricky-tick … we decided to preserve the firepower in the music by moving it along with real drums. Dustbury.com » So my DJ told me
The idea rested on two presumptions: one was the strength of defensive firepower and the other was the significance of the terrain being held.
Alliance forces met only sporadic resistance to an overwhelming display of firepower. Times, Sunday Times
The Sydney, with superior speed and firepower, raked the German ship, which limped to North Keeling where she foundered on the reef.
It plays like a classic-era western, but one with added firepower and actorly chutzpah. Times, Sunday Times
Jeeps can carry up to three soldiers, making them fast troop transports with plenty of firepower.
The MCS will provide direct and beyond-line-of-sight offensive firepower.
While doubts remain over the defence, there is no doubt the team 's collective firepower is strong. The Sun
The Grizzlies need him for bench firepower, and Brewer wants to be in Memphis, since he played collegiately about five hours away at the University of Arkansas. Memphis Grizzlies Team Report
Yet the army 's top brass has also been unwilling to unleash its firepower on civilians in the centre of the capital. Times, Sunday Times
But the Eagles boss admitted he would like to add more firepower to his squad. The Sun
They do not have much firepower either. The Sun
In 1996, they were the big guns who stormed through Atlanta with more devastating firepower than Sherman's troops.
If necessary, attack helicopters or fixed-wing strike aircraft could provide additional firepower.
In many ways, it's simply been an escalation of the firepower on both sides without necessarily effecting a major change in the outcome.
The passing was crisp but both teams are clearly struggling for firepower up front. The Sun
That conflict had been dominated by slow-moving forces employing heavy firepower and waging a war of gradual attrition.
The candlepower of truth could extinguish the firepower of genocide.
This could lead to regular soldiers taking on permanent guard duties to provide extra firepower and deterrence at other barracks. Times, Sunday Times
At the same time, Wardak, a former mujaheddin commander, said his troops are hampered by a lack of "enablers," such as enough aircraft support, medevac capability and intelligence-gathering technology, as well as firepower to conduct more independent operations. U.S. military, civilian officials claim progress in Afghan war
Ground troops rely on artillery support and patrols regularly call in extra firepower to take out known insurgents. The Sun
They were perfectly capable of turning the same firepower on me as they used on my customers.
Both their troop strength and firepower were cut. THE ZANZIBAR CHEST: A Memoir of Love and War
The firepower was very much on the other side. Times, Sunday Times
Ground troops rely on artillery support and patrols regularly call in extra firepower to take out known insurgents. The Sun
This too is consistent with Poole's other writings, which advocate focused and even minimalist employment of firepower - both from a moral and a practical standpoint.
In reply, the touring team lacked the firepower to clear the ropes consistently. Times, Sunday Times
It is less important for armies to concentrate firepower because modern weapons are so accurate.
The final phase of the red team-blue team exercise, called North Sword 2005, involves live tests of the firepower of tanks and armored infantry.
But his astonishing recovery and that he lasted the whole match have only added to the firepower at his disposal. Times, Sunday Times
A single Ohio-class submarine has enough firepower to devastate Iran completely - imagine the twenty-four largest population centres in the country each struck by a multible warhead SLBM. On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...
The firepower of an infantry company was increased by a third as the pikemen were phased out and issued with muskets and bayonets.
The firepower of the British battleship now proved decisive. Times, Sunday Times
At this stage of their careers they just don't have the strength or the firepower. Times, Sunday Times
Analysizing the factors that effect the ship-to-air firepower assignment and combining the shooting advantage degree, acquires the objective function under the constraint.
There is no shortage of financial firepower to fund atomic research.
Sale can be difficult opponents in Manchester but on the road Saints should have far too much firepower for them. Times, Sunday Times
Of course, no matter the fantasies of Pentagon scientists and planners, such futuristic solutions will not replace U.S. reliance on massive firepower, even in labyrinthine cities, as was true with Tokyo during World War II, Pyongyang during the Korean War, Ben Tre in Vietnam, and the Sunni city of Fallujah during the current war in Iraq. Easter Lemming Liberal News
Close-range striking or longer-range missile or projectile weapons provide tactical hitting or firepower.
With our superior firepower, it is not hard to topple regimes; it is the politics we keep getting wrong. Times, Sunday Times
The Cobras could fly at a higher altitude and had massive firepower.
It was designed to concentrate firepower to disrupt and destroy the opponent's military capability.
The firepower of an infantry company was increased by a third as the pikemen were phased out and issued with muskets and bayonets.
Although badly out-numbered by the enemy, we had vastly superior firepower.
With more firepower than 10 ½ sticks of dynamite, it is the king of fireworks.
In plain English, it means the enemy fears the Indian Army's increasing firepower.
But it is still unclear whether the euro area will manage to give its bailout facility enough firepower. Times, Sunday Times
I want to help by adding to the firepower we already have. The Sun
While doubts remain over the defence, there is no doubt the team 's collective firepower is strong. The Sun
Slowly, steadily, superior firepower told. Nemesis: The Battle for Japan, 194445
Yet a recovery in asset values and oil prices from the second half of last year has given sovereign wealth funds considerably more firepower. Times, Sunday Times
The visitors' superior firepower could swing it. The Sun
The company has enormous financial firepower.
If their record on the ground is fruitless so far, the Dragons have the form and firepower up front and out wide to cause an upset. Times, Sunday Times
This initial shock of overwhelming firepower facilitates the attacks of dismounted infantrymen into the built up area.
But the Eagles boss admitted he would like to add more firepower to his squad. The Sun
Bailout fund: Two options on the table for expanding its firepower by guaranteeing first losses in the event of a default by a country in need, can be used side-by-side andhave been basically agreed. Europe at Odds Over Crisis Package
The problem for designers is that heavier firepower will add weight to the vessel, reducing its speed. Times, Sunday Times
Credit a revamped research approach by the industry, which, after years of focusing on me-too drugs for ills that were already well treated, is pouring firepower into diseases that aren't. Drug Makers Refill Parched Pipelines
With all this firepower, a spat between clans often turns into a pitched battle.
But it is still unclear whether the euro area will manage to give its bailout facility enough firepower. Times, Sunday Times
If their record on the ground is fruitless so far, the Dragons have the form and firepower up front and out wide to cause an upset. Times, Sunday Times
If nothing else, WikiLeaks has succeeded in reminding us of the impact of our vastly superior firepower, as in a now infamous video of an Apache helicopter gunship firing on non-combatants in the streets of Baghdad. William J. Astore: The New American Isolationism: The Cost of Turning Away From War's Horrific Realities
For all its intellectual firepower, the unit was dangerously ill equipped and badly prepared. Times, Sunday Times
We need to close this funding gap to provide our most promising firms with the firepower to make acquisitions and fuel innovation and organic growth. Times, Sunday Times
The highly trained Rangers can field formidable firepower for such a small and mobile force.
Aviation is critical to mobility, timely logistics, and precision firepower.
The Americans deployed overwhelming firepower under almost ideal circumstances. Nemesis: The Battle for Japan, 194445
At present, with the open price of coal market, the sharp increase of coal price make the firepower generation factories in dilemma.
The firepower was very much on the other side. Times, Sunday Times
With our superior firepower, it is not hard to topple regimes ; it is the politics we keep getting wrong. Times, Sunday Times
They command awesome firepower and supervise the most terrible weapons of mass destruction ever devised.
Blige and Jennifer Hudson left the stage in ashes and left many wondering if any acts on Sunday's Grammy Awards would match their vocal firepower. Stars warm up for the main event at Pre-Grammy Gala
San Jacinto (Texas) Junior College guard Carrington Tankston, another signee, is expected to bring some outside firepower. Southern Miss - Team Notes
This concentration of airborne firepower wrought havoc with the enemy forces.
Its firepower will surpass that of the armored personnel carriers now in service.
The last ten years of my career my sidearm was a S&W 6906 9mm because it concealed well and gave me lots of firepower. Handguns
Among the civilians, 30,000 died from firepower, 25,000 were injured and another 30,000 died from the poison gas and bacterial bioweapons.
This approach emphasizes stratagem and maneuver over firepower and seeks to set the terms of conflict even before the opponent is aware conflict exists.
The intellectual firepower migh still be there, but it's unlikely that they will have as great an impact, as the field has become too diverse and specialized to make such sweeping advancements as those in Samuelson's generation. Paul Samuelson, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
The passing was crisp but both teams are clearly struggling for firepower up front. The Sun
Unlike later models of fictional police, these supersleuths are in the great detective tradition, relying on brainpower not police power or firepower.
You don't get a nickname like that without scoring firepower to back it up. Times, Sunday Times
They would have had to develop more offensive firepower and find a few more shooters.
Against the deadly accuracy of the snipers, the rebels displayed reckless courage - and massive firepower. Times, Sunday Times
With our superior firepower, it is not hard to topple regimes ; it is the politics we keep getting wrong. Times, Sunday Times
Four Warrior armoured personnel carriers arrived and in terms of firepower gave the troops the upper hand.
Furthermore, the infantry acquired more of its own firepower - principally through light machine guns and grenades but also through the use of flame-throwers and mobile trench mortars.
But it is still unclear whether the euro area will manage to give its bailout facility enough firepower. Times, Sunday Times
Both their troop strength and firepower were cut. THE ZANZIBAR CHEST: A Memoir of Love and War

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