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Recent Examples of redoubtable The author relates the famous episode that followed the redoubtable Gen. John Pershing’s inspection of the division in which Marshall was serving. Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2024 Now 30, Can has been a central figure in Dortmund’s improbable run to the Champions League final, acting as a redoubtable presence in midfield, an occasional reinforcement in defense, and a composed, charismatic leader. Rory Smith, New York Times, 31 May 2024 Tis time round, however, plot driver is the sudden dependence of a a redoubtable mother, portrayed by Adrian Ozores, who won a best supporting actress award. John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024 The leader in this redoubtable regard is the MINI Cooper Hardtop at a 25.5% markup, with the full-electric Porsche Taycan sedan following at 32.1% over list. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for redoubtable
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Adjective
  • The renowned American sculptor was more accessible at a smaller scale with a formidable presence at TEFAF New York.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
  • Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Cobb brings a formidable and unique resume to WWE, built across multiple major promotions.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • Udit Mehrotra is a distinguished product leader who currently serves as Head of Product Management for Customer Experience at Amazon Canada.
    Udit Mehrotra, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • Cruise will be honoured by the BFI on Monday with the awarding of a distinguished BFI Fellowship.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 May 2025
Adjective
  • The family eventually crosses paths with a corrupt theme-park operator (John Ortiz), his sheriff (Colin Hanks) and a terrifying crime boss (Sharon Stone) before chaos ensues.
    Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 15 May 2025
  • The additional terrifying factor was that the plane had only three minutes of fuel left — and Cruise had still not gotten up.
    Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Wall Street investment bank estimated that Berkshire’s T-bill position has more than doubled over the past year, adding that the $314 billion stake as of the end of March accounted for 5% of all outstanding short-term government bills.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 11 May 2025
  • Like every successful side in these early years of the World Cup, Uruguay 1950 had an outstanding centre-half in Varela, who was physically dominant and also a key attacking weapon.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • These frightening and repulsive actions represent the most significant breach on our Capitol in over two hundred years.
    Sonam Sheth Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
  • Mellencamp's frightening diagnosis, though, hasn't stopped her resolve.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • The past tense, unfortunately, has to be used with confirmation on Monday that Kohli has retired from Test cricket after an illustrious 14-year career spanning 123 Tests.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • While not the same fighter in the back end of his illustrious career, Pacquiao still commanded hefty paydays.
    Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • Every celebrity — no matter how small — had at least one stalker or someone obsessed with them, and no fan was creepier or scarier than the ones obsessed with child stars.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 14 May 2025
  • Here’s a scary scenario: You’ve been put in charge of air traffic control at Newark airport near New York.
    Steve Nadis, Quanta Magazine, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • Likewise, Jolie joins a prestigious lineup of godmothers and godfathers, including Charlize Theron, Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore, Zhang Ziyi, Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro and Sean Penn.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 12 May 2025
  • Relationships with prestigious cellars lead to special bottle acquisitions.
    Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025

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“Redoubtable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redoubtable. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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