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formidable

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




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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