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Recent Examples of redoubtable 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 The Iranians have worked painstakingly in the past decade to build up a redoubtable deterrence capability on Israel’s borders with Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza. Michael Young, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for redoubtable 
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  • Despite this, in 1980, in a turning point that helped give rise to the formidable power of the New Right, Reagan continued to lean heavily on the Panama issue in his successful campaign against Carter.
    Julie Greene / Made by History, TIME, 22 Jan. 2025
  • When Judkins’ 70-yard run set up his 1-yard scoring run for a 28-7 lead, Leonard and the Fighting Irish faced a formidable deficit that couldn’t be addressed on more quarterback keepers.
    Charles Odum, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
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  • Bing Zhang, a distinguished professor in the department of physics and astronomy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has worked on research that models the origin points of fast radio bursts for years and has seen many observational clues suggesting magnetospheres could be a root cause.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Her distinguished career has been recognized with the prestigious Grand Dame award of Les Dames d’Escoffier (LDEI), as well as 2013 Woman of the Year by the Maître Cuisiniers de France.
    Cynthia Graubart, Bon Appétit, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Cumberbatch, in a few moments, expresses the depth of this father’s agony, the terrifying chasm of it.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Six episodes centre on a variety of different dinosaurs, from terrifying carnivores to docile herbivores.
    John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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  • Vertiv’s outstanding stock market performance has not surprised me.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Though Matt Murray hasn’t lit the world on fire in the time he’s spent with the Leafs, he’s been outstanding in the AHL and might be shaking off some rust after missing a full season due to hip surgery.
    James Mirtle, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
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  • Listen to this article California’s blazing wildfires and last year’s destructive hurricanes in the Southeast are frightening examples of the dramatic impacts of climate change.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Coming full circle, the FBI also warned users to beware this frightening new threat in a special advisory last month.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • An illustrious modeling career means Elsesser is often jet-setting the globe, and as a result, her time at home has become her vacation time.
    Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 24 Jan. 2025
  • All honorees are scheduled to attend screenings and participate in conversations highlighting their performances and illustrious careers.
    Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
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  • Coupled with the growth of Bills blockers, Allen’s scary run threat has unclogged rushing lanes for teammates such as running back James Cook, whose 16 rushing touchdowns led the NFL this season.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
  • On top of all that, Carolina as an organization views cap space as an opportunity, not a scary thing.
    Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
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  • The Brutalist follows László Tóth (Adrien Brody), a prestigious Hungarian Jewish architect who relocates to America after surviving the Holocaust.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2025
  • To be invited to join the prestigious Edinburgh International Festival program this summer is an honor and a thrill.
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025

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