His heavy-handed tactics can only undermine the nation and weaken its ability to fight terrorism.

Critics of card checks say heavy-handed tactics are used in that process, too.

I came here to apologize for my heavy-handed tactics earlier.

Despite the heavy-handed tactics, the Russian sale did not happen in an international void.

"I will vigorously defend my service and not be intimidated by their heavy-handed tactics."

"The police have used heavy-handed tactics" in dealing with people of the community, he said.

In each case, the government avoided the heavy-handed tactics it uses to silence political opposition.

"Nice to see they haven't resorted to heavy-handed tactics, then."

The heavy-handed tactics set the stage for the 1959 Tibetan uprising.

It's a blow against the police and their heavy-handed tactics.