formidable
Example Sentences
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Chelsea came into the game with a formidable record over United, winning 100% of their cup final meetings and only dropping points in two of their past 12 league games.
From BBC
In the 1970s, the Church Committee – named for its formidable chair, U.S.
From Salon
Facing a formidable French side who know a bonus-point win will guarantee a record eighth title is a nightmare assignment for any visiting team aiming to end a dispiriting losing run.
From BBC
Despite her young age, "it appears the regime is trying to cultivate the image of a strong and formidable woman," Lim Eul-chul, a North Korea expert at South Korea's Kyungnam University, told AFP.
From Barron's
"The task of transitioning to new growth drivers is formidable," Premier Li Qiang said in the government work report, warning that "the imbalance between strong supply and weak demand is acute."
From BBC
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