formidable
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With Zizou in their side, The Old Lady looked formidable.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Faison: My daughter was playing a volleyball game against a very formidable opponent.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
The species had adaptations linked to especially powerful jaw and neck muscles, making it a formidable hunter.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
China is regarded as another formidable player, though much of its quantum development effort remains under wraps.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
The head teacher, the boss, the supreme commander of this establishment was a formidable middle-aged lady whose name was Miss Trunchbull.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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