formidable
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China is regarded as another formidable player, though much of its quantum development effort remains under wraps.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Among new friends in London, Mary’s studiousness makes her a formidable intellect.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Even under a beaming sun, the ruins, aproned by the graveyard of the nearby Norman church of St. Mary’s, carve a formidable black silhouette against the sky.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Militarily, the U.S. still has a formidable presence in the Pacific, with alliances in the region that pose a major counterweight to China’s strength.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
But you would never have got anyone at Crunchem Hall to admit that the Headmistress was a less formidable foe than the famous Frenchman.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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