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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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Donatella’s glamorous gowns—often designed under the Atelier Versace label—have also been a force to be reckoned with during awards season over the years.
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That earned her the respect of other lawmakers, community members and constituents who saw her as a leader, a mentor and a friend — and someone who, behind the scenes, was a force to be reckoned with.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Donatella’s glamorous gowns—often designed under the Atelier Versace label—have also been a force to be reckoned with during awards season over the years.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2025
Pair the the growth there with Minnesota reaching its full defensive potential given its personnel, and the Wolves could be a force to be reckoned with in the West down the backstretch of the season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 10 Mar. 2025
That earned her the respect of other lawmakers, community members and constituents who saw her as a leader, a mentor and a friend — and someone who, behind the scenes, was a force to be reckoned with.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 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 25 Mar. 2025.
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