formidable
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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
“That,” Sacks said, “would be a fairly formidable proposition.”
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
Although she weighed just ninety-one pounds, her sparrowlike proportions disguised a formidable resolve; to an astounding degree, Yasuko had been propelled up the mountain by the unwavering intensity of her desire.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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