formidable defenses
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The push comes a week after Ukrainian forces said they had retaken the village of Robotyne, the first of several tiers of formidable defenses that Russia has built in the south.
From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2023
Russian forces have been building formidable defenses, including extensive trenches and minefields.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2023
China is resolutely sticking with its zero-tolerance approach to COVID-19, even as the delta variant continues to penetrate its formidable defenses.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 6, 2021
"We have got very formidable defenses and deterrence in place but nobody can be really prepared for such things."
From Fox News • Nov. 23, 2018
Kazu suggested pushing on at once, but Baker did not think it wise to approach the formidable defenses of Singapore by night.
From The Image and the Likeness by Campbell, John Scott
