a force to be reckoned with
noun phrase
: someone who is strong and cannot be ignored
When he won his first three matches, the other players realized that he was a force to be reckoned with.
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The milestone of her solo hits solidifies her as a force to be reckoned with in the hip-hop and music industries, which only underscores her enduring presence since the release of her last album in 2018.
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Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The live-action Lilo & Stitch remains a force to be reckoned with in its fifth weekend, and could earn as much as $9 million to $10 million domestically for a fourth-place finish.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2025
Veteran striker Ada Hegerberg is still a force to be reckoned with, while Manchester United duo Bizet and Terland represent the next generation.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 22 June 2025
During his rookie season, Rams edge rusher Jared Verse established himself as one of the NFL’s most boisterous players — and also a force to be reckoned with ala former Rams star Aaron Donald.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
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Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The live-action Lilo & Stitch remains a force to be reckoned with in its fifth weekend, and could earn as much as $9 million to $10 million domestically for a fourth-place finish.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2025
Veteran striker Ada Hegerberg is still a force to be reckoned with, while Manchester United duo Bizet and Terland represent the next generation.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 22 June 2025
During his rookie season, Rams edge rusher Jared Verse established himself as one of the NFL’s most boisterous players — and also a force to be reckoned with ala former Rams star Aaron Donald.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
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“A force to be reckoned with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20force%20to%20be%20reckoned%20with. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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