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The phrase "be a formidable opponent" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing someone who is challenging or difficult to defeat in a competition or conflict.
Example: "In the upcoming championship, she is sure to be a formidable opponent for anyone who faces her."
Alternatives: "be a tough competitor" or "be a strong adversary".
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German brewers have proved to be a formidable opponent for the fracking industry.
But the old man will be a formidable opponent.
Farokhmanesh knows Kansas will be a formidable opponent.
"We're going to be a formidable opponent this year".
Republicans agree that he would be a formidable opponent.
Having been cast aside by the Murdochs, Myler will be a formidable opponent.
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Li said McHale was a formidable opponent.
Princeton was a formidable opponent.
The New Mexico State Aggies were a formidable opponent.
"He was a formidable opponent," she said.
They're a formidable opponent on their home ground.
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