formidable
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If humanoid robots are the future, then Elon Musk faces a formidable Chinese rival.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
More than 10 million years ago, South America was home to an ecosystem filled with enormous animals and formidable predators.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Grandpa” David Cartwright, retired MI5 spymaster, is portrayed by the formidable Jonathan Pryce.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The North East Scotland MSP offered his commiserations to Lennon, who he described as "one of the most formidable and effective campaigners the Labour movement has".
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
She looked straight at Duane, as still and solid as an iceberg, and he could feel her formidable strength within the question she asked next.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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