formidable
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"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
The FA Cup winner's dribbling strengths and link-up play make him a formidable presence in midfield.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Mr. Daugherty’s study hews closely to the details of his subject’s life, while Mr. Streitfeld’s is organized more around McMurtry’s formidable body of work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Her performance against Oklahoma State was a reminder that she is still the Bruins’ most formidable player and remains the heart of the program’s push to win a national championship.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
He was very tall, with formidable hefty hind legs and a comical pouched face topped off by two immense ears which flopped about of their own accord.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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