formidable
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Even the formidable C. Aubrey Smith, as the gruff chairman of Colet & Cie., never crosses her directly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The FA Cup winner's dribbling strengths and link-up play make him a formidable presence in midfield.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
"Our consumer business worked to overcome formidable challenges," rotating chairwoman Meng Wanzhou said in Tuesday's report, noting also that Huawei was "moving toward a future that is full of uncertainty".
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
But the Bruins, who have lost just once this year, also might have to hit another gear to beat formidable teams still in the tournament field.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
The formidable advance of science and technology in Wagner’s time, instead of making people confident and liberated, made them fearful and vulnerable, ripe for exploitation.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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