formidable
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The species had adaptations linked to especially powerful jaw and neck muscles, making it a formidable hunter.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
Among new friends in London, Mary’s studiousness makes her a formidable intellect.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
"To do it alongside the formidable Emma Willis and the utterly brilliant Josh Widdicombe makes it even more special. I'm ready - sequins, nerves, and all...please bear with me. Love Jojo."
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Honor herself comes through as a formidable heroine who triumphs over the forces of class privilege that Ms. Garman, through this engaging debut novel, so brilliantly depicts.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Of all the beasts brought from far-off countries to please the crowds with their ferocity, the tiger was one of the most formidable.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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