Sentence examples for be a formidable presence from inspiring English sources

"I have no doubt he will be a formidable presence on the backbenches".

But Mr. Cain has proven himself to be a formidable presence in speeches to conservative activists.

Like his predecessors, Cardinal Egan can also be expected to be a formidable presence in the political arena.

Stokes can be a formidable presence out here, especially with the ball but also with the bat, provided he does not overheat; Duckett played one innings, which offers hope and no little excitement.

Not surprisingly, we found relatively few metros with a substantial number of angel funded companies and the San Francisco Bay Area continues to be a formidable presence.

Sarah is a formidable presence.

But Stalin was a formidable presence.

Lastly, the Federal Reserve is a formidable presence.

By Jeffrey Toobin At close range, the Governor is a formidable presence.

Giuliani was a formidable presence in his first term, whether he was being admired or loathed.

The oil and gas industry is a formidable presence in Washington.