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Which noun is the most commonly paired word with the adjective formidable?

formidable

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




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But Bruch’s formidable skill at the keyboard masked a lifelong soft spot for strings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Reconstructing the entire history of a developing mammal has long been a formidable challenge.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

Speaking to employees Tuesday, Ellison promised to make more movies, invest in great television and embrace technology to create a formidable, forward-thinking media and entertainment company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

But given how deeply entrenched Chinese imports have become to India's industrial economy, this will be a formidable task for Delhi, experts told the BBC.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

She had once been big and strong, confident and formidable.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana


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