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formidable

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




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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

Laurie Metcalf, confirming her standing as the First Lady of the American Theater, won for her portrayal of Linda Loman, a more formidable than usual interpretation of Willy’s stalwart wife.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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

A larger AI company with physical applications such as robots, as well as AI computing power and expertise, would be a formidable competitor.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

His black lips were peeled back in a snarl, baring formidable white fangs.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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