Sentence examples for a formidable opponent in from inspiring English sources

Mr. Owens is facing a formidable opponent in Ms. Clarke.

She faces a formidable opponent in Mary Kom.

This movement faces a formidable opponent in Iran's conservative clerical leadership.

She faced a formidable opponent in Broccoletti, a criminal lawyer for more than 30 years.

The harlequin is a formidable opponent – in particular for the two-spotted ladybird with which it shares an ecological niche.

Richard Bond is a former Republican National Committee chairman: Hillary Clinton lost a formidable opponent in Rudy Giuliani.

Her gliding skills and long but stable jumps make her a formidable opponent even in the rough and tumble of the pack and skiing out front she never looked like being caught.

He has not defeated a formidable opponent since Fernando Vargas in 2002.

As a relatively moderate Republican from a reliably Democratic-supporting state, Christie would make a formidable opponent for Barack Obama in the 2012 general election – providing he could win the Republican nomination.

With Holm's background in traditional boxing and kickboxing, Tate was a formidable opponent with her prowess in jiu-jitsu and wrestling.

Mr. Maffei, who came close to defeating Mr. Walsh in 2006, said Mr. Walsh would have been a formidable opponent given his prominence in the area.