The Syrian army responded quickly, deploying thousands of troops backed by tanks and helicopters.

During the crisis Burma deployed thousands of troops on its border with Bangladesh.

But companies that deploy thousands of street sweepers employ virtually no Saudis.

Aid workers said the Tanzanians had deployed thousands of extra soldiers to the area in recent days.

It has imposed martial law in the Tibetan capital and reportedly deployed thousands of soldiers.

Why would a corporate IT departments deploying thousands of systems bother with anything more complicated?

But it has also deployed thousands of troops who have created an atmosphere of terror.

But the young guy had deployed thousands of angry demonstrators on the Americans' doorstep.

This year, the Indian government has deployed thousands of policemen and soldiers to protect them.

It would also deploy thousands of officers to community patrol.