This heavy-handed action taken against the non-English-speaking section of the Socialist Party came at a severe cost, however.

The facade of unity seems to be sustained, at least in part, by the heavy-handed actions of the police.

He lost this position in 1898 after criticizing heavy-handed Russian actions in Finland.

This heavy-handed action led to loud protests from the clergy and he was forced to back off.

Until then, uprisings against the new Norman régime had been confined to local spats prompted mainly by the heavy-handed actions of overzealous castellans.

Chastain challenged that heavy-handed and unprecedented legislative action but lost in court.

Nicholas' heavy-handed actions in the "coup" crisis irreparably damaged his image (already battered from previous policies he had pursued).

The neighborhood, previously divided over how to deal with the park, was unanimous in its condemnation of the heavy-handed actions of the police.

The industry is highly competitive within most of our Member States, so we must not take heavy-handed action that might damage this booming sector.

He is known for his heavy-handed actions, including the torture of captured Colombian and American soldiers.