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formidable

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




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Together with Scott Allan and Dylan McGeouch, Lennon's Hibs midfield became one of the most formidable in the country after their promotion back to the top flight.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

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

A formidable woman dressed in a long skirt held out her hand.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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