The United States currently has a 70,000 strong force in Afghanistan and is considering sending up to 40,000 more.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

If aphids,thrips or other insects invade your rose bushes, you may be able to force them off with just a strong spray of water.

VOA: special.2010.06.15

Neither side was left with a force strong enough to fight.

VOA: special.2010.07.08

They were discovered and attacked by a strong northern force.

VOA: special.2009.09.24

He says that these attacks will only become more and more routine unless the government organizes a strong counter-force against its foes.

VOA: standard.2009.12.05

We can address the untrained part." Perhaps because of the pay raise, recruitment for the force is strong.

VOA: standard.2010.06.16

Defense Secretary Robert Gates, saying that it will be at least will be able to pay for a security force strong enough to protect the country from insurgents.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

Morrell says U.S.forces took "extraordinary care" to protect civilians during the battle in Farah Province, in which Afghan and U.S.forces requested air support during a fight with a strong Taliban force.

VOA: standard.2009.06.08