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Rommel Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Is the inclusion of the phrase ‘or the threat of force’ necessary in this sentence?

Is the inclusion of the phrase 'or the threat of force' necessary in this sentence? Does it really work?
  • States or governments could use force or the threat of force to achieve political goals without declaring war. 
  

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Yes. States or governments could use force or threaten to use force to achieve their objective.

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  • Yes.
  • States or governments could use force or threaten to use force to achieve their objective.
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Yes. States or governments could use force or threaten to use force to achieve their objective.
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States may use force to achieve their goals without any threats at all. See the Hawaiian Islands, December 1941.
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