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formidable

[fawr-mi-duh-buhl, fawr-mid-uh-buhl] / ˈfɔr mɪ də bəl, ˌfɔrˈmɪd ə bəl /




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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

AI is a unique and formidable challenge to our humanity that we must take seriously, as if our livelihoods and lives depend on it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

A larger AI company with physical applications such as robots, as well as AI computing power and expertise, would be a formidable competitor.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

When I fenced with Mariel and Dagmara they were formidable opponents, but they didn’t have anything I didn’t have.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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