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The species had adaptations linked to especially powerful jaw and neck muscles, making it a formidable hunter.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
Among new friends in London, Mary’s studiousness makes her a formidable intellect.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Repurposing chips is one of many ways Apple takes advantage of its formidable supply chain.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Anthony Puzo, who oversees his father's literary estate, said Trigiani was astonished to learn that the character of Vito, the formidable Corleone family patriarch, was inspired by his grandmother.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Henry Deforest took on the formidable task of providing food for the city; Samuel Benge took charge of carrying the sick to Bush Hill and seeing that the dead were properly buried.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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