formidable
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Western Europe, which had been remarkably relaxed about the siege as it was happening, found itself confronting an enemy much more formidable than before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Saliba, 25, made 50 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal last season and his formidable partnership with team-mate Gabriel was a big factor in them conceding fewer goals than anyone else in the division.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Still, costume designers Arianne Phillips and Monica Chamberlain make Wilde look like a formidable love goddess.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Leading the Future can be a formidable foe, as it has reported raising about $75 million as of June 30.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
They saw his lips wrinkle and curl away from his teeth, which, even without his fangs, were still formidable.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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