formidable
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Current and former Lebanese military officials acknowledge that the army acts as a unifying institution rather than a formidable fighting force.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
She would go on to govern for 15 years, turning the TMC into India's most successful regional party and herself into one of the country's most formidable opposition politicians.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Now that I’ve built the guy up, I don’t want to make him sound more formidable than he is.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
The move will bolster an already formidable Rams pass rushing unit that has played a integral part in the Rams being among the favorites to win the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium in February.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
“Come now, no indecisiveness. You were decisive enough when you ran to the back of the plane. Bring that formidable will to bear on this moment.”
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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