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formidable

[fawr-mi-duh-buhl, fawr-mid-uh-buhl] / ˈfɔr mɪ də bəl, ˌfɔrˈmɪd ə bəl /




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Wendell Pierce, who has established himself as a formidable actor across various mediums, plays Othello.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

With Zizou in their side, The Old Lady looked formidable.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Faison: My daughter was playing a volleyball game against a very formidable opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The species had adaptations linked to especially powerful jaw and neck muscles, making it a formidable hunter.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

When I fenced with Mariel and Dagmara they were formidable opponents, but they didn’t have anything I didn’t have.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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