formidable
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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
Laurie Metcalf, confirming her standing as the First Lady of the American Theater, won for her portrayal of Linda Loman, a more formidable than usual interpretation of Willy’s stalwart wife.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
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
He gestured to the formidable band, fifty-strong, who had assembled at the side of the bandstand.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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