Formidable

From this latter practice arose their name — CONDOTTIERI; a term formidable all over Italy, for a period, which concluded in the earlier part of the seventeenth century, but of which it is not so easy to ascertain the commencement. ❋ Unknown (2004)

Fitch cautioned that the country's sovereign ratings remained constrained by relatively low levels of external liquidity as well as what it described as formidable social and structural challenges. ❋ Unknown (2002)

From this latter practice arose their name -- CONDOTTIERI; a term formidable all over Italy, for a period, which concluded in the earlier part of the seventeenth century, but of which it is not so easy to ascertain the commencement. ❋ Ann Ward Radcliffe (1793)

He lauded Kagan for what he described as her formidable intellect and path-breaking career. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I think 'formidable' is appropriate, 'fearful' is applicable in a political sense but 'dreadful' is quite de trop. ❋ Unknown (1972)

Yet formidable is not a strong enough adjective to describe the conditions Richard had to overcome. ❋ Greg Postel (2010)

Needless to say, though the formal table setting has simplified much since the 19th century, the array of flatware, dishes and glasses remain formidable and continue to impose a barrier between the wealthy and the middle - and lower-classes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

When I spoke to Huddleston he was full of praise for Shuker, whom he described as a formidable opponent and star of a future Labour government. ❋ Unknown (2010)

This is an area surrounded by cacti, standing mature on the rims of cliffs, bleak yet luxuriant in formidable clusters. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Their ability to replenish through the draft is why the Colts remain formidable despite losing Rhodes to the Oakland Raiders, linebacker Cato June to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and cornerback Nick Harper to the Tennessee Titans in free agency. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Malaysia's success, and its social strength, remain formidable and it is overall a tolerant and decent society. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Robert D. Kaplan's cover story "How We Would Fight China" (June Atlantic) expends thousands of words detailing the importance of naval bases and submarines, but fails to note the obvious — that both the United States and China maintain formidable nuclear arsenals. ❋ Unknown (2005)

The Guanajuato and Michoacan agricultural interests remain formidable foes, however, so who knows what the future holds. ❋ Unknown (2005)

He became known as a formidable cross-examiner, his great rival being Serjeant Parry (1816-1880). ❋ Various (N/A)

Persian empires; had rendered his name formidable to those once mighty kingdoms; had tried his arms against the undisciplined troops of the former, and defeated them in a desperate encounter at Muta. ❋ Unknown (1906)

The sight of his enemies produced on him the effect that scarlet does on a bull, and he could scarcely refrain from indulging in one of those exploits which had rendered his name formidable to their tribes. ❋ Mayne Reid (1850)