daunt
Example Sentences
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The technical challenges, including how to convert the energy produced by a fusion reactor into electricity, remain daunting.
From Los Angeles Times
Those whose problems have become too serious to ignore face daunting obstacles to care.
From Los Angeles Times
Even the celebratory ending—as the students resolve to “change the story”—seemed credible in context, though regrettably a more daunting task in the real world.
In one decision, Judge Richard Leon, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, said blocking the sanctions was necessary to preserve an “independent bar willing to tackle unpopular cases, however daunting.”
Bangladesh's national football team face daunting odds at their first-ever Women's Asian Cup, but have already scored a major victory by qualifying.
From Barron's
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