formidable
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She says she has been "given courage to carry on" by the "tenacious, brave, formidable women" who attend MamaSuze.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Regardless of the obstacles, Mexican players will face the pressure to perform well as a World Cup host nation and will count on their fans to be their most formidable ally.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Now that I’ve built the guy up, I don’t want to make him sound more formidable than he is.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Wendell Pierce, who has established himself as a formidable actor across various mediums, plays Othello.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Her intelligence and take-no-prisoners approach to playing made her a formidable opponent.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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