big stick

Example Sentences

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Lacking a big stick, Republicans were left with loud words to aim at the secretary.

From Washington Times

While he may have been soft-spoken, he always “carried a big stick,” said Curry’s granddaughter, Keina Tate.

From Seattle Times

He wielded a big stick, personalizing power in a way that has in the past led to criticism of him as a Jupiter-like figure.

From New York Times

We love the three-story slide and the superlong zip line, though frankly, the kids are equally happy building forts out of big sticks.

From Seattle Times

“When you swing the big stick of sanctions at Xinjiang companies, you will also hit yourself,” said Xu Guixiang, a spokesman for the Xinjiang region’s government.

From Washington Post