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Meanings of formidable in English

Inspiring fear.

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Usage of formidable in English
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The ability of France's public sector unions to prevent reform remains formidable.
The Guardian
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Unfortunately, though his size is quite formidable, his speed is quite deplorable.
Boy’s Life
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A formidable obstacle to progress was the issue of Haftar's own rule.
Reuters
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Unfortunately, quantitative measurements of nanoparticle uptake still pose a formidable technical challenge.
Pubmed
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Starships emerging outside designated areas took a formidable risk in doing so.
The Reality Dysfunction
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The combination of human creativity and godly power can be quite formidable.
The red pyramid
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This year has seen KAK become the country's most formidable shock jock.
News.com.au
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In recent years, Frye has become a formidable threat from 3-point range.
Reuters
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No mention of Ireland yet, but they are going to be formidable.
The Guardian
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Candidate Norbert Hausberg said he's aware of how formidable his target was.
Radio NZ
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From this greater distance, the thing did not appear quite so formidable.
Rendezvous with Rama
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Launched last year, STAR is accommodating and fast becoming a formidable threat.
Reuters
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Over the years, he acquired a reputation as a formidable political operator.
The Irish Times
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Showmax is fast-becoming a formidable competitor in the market of streaming services.
The South African
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The solicitor had a formidable rival in the person of Jimmie Drexell.
In Friendship's Guise
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Antwerp was considered one of the most formidable strongholds in the world.
The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of 12) / The War Begins,...
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