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Despite the theoretical promise of the materials Entalpic identified, customers’ thin margins and risk aversion presented formidable hurdles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 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
The Rams have improved in “that particular phase,” McVay said, “but you have to do it again” against a formidable Eagles field-goal block unit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
“I assume this qualifies as a hate crime and that the police will be pursuing every lead with all their formidable resources?”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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