formidable
Example Sentences
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DUBAI—The U.S. military has assembled a formidable force in the Middle East within striking range of Iran.
Sri Lanka were guilty of sloppy fielding, spilling two regulation catches, but they never had enough on the board to put sustained pressure on a formidable England line up.
From Barron's
The largest chair was occupied by a man in his fifties with dark brown skin, a scholar’s gown, and a formidable look of power.
From Literature
Mahan has already elicited early support among wealthy venture capitalists and tech industry leaders, who would be able to bankroll a formidable campaign.
From Los Angeles Times
The PLA remains one of the world’s largest and most formidable armed forces, with an estimated two million personnel operating advanced armaments from stealth fighters to aircraft carriers.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
