Sentence examples for face formidable opponents from inspiring English sources

He thinks Argentina will face formidable opponents in the Maracanã on Sunday.

The Illinois experience indicates that the bishops face formidable opponents who also claim to have justice and the Constitution on their side.

Beyond the immediate risk to the 10 Europeans and 3 Algerians still being held — "At the first strike, the hostages will have their throats cut like chickens, one after the other," Mr. Hamaha threatened — an intervention could face formidable opponents.

The Hungarian beat him to World Championship bronze in July 2011 and the two are set to renew their rivalry in London, where they are likely to face formidable opponents Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte.

Mr. Putin is starting what will be a difficult presidential campaign, not because he faces formidable opponents, but because voters are becoming tired of him.

It faces formidable opponents.

The reformers face formidable opposition.

They could both face formidable Republican opponents.

He has lambasted Mr Ahmadinejad for denigrating the protesters who called for reform as "dust and dirt".But Messrs Rohani and Aref face formidable conservative opponents.

Not only is it harder to win on the road, but Prep will face some formidable opponents away from its friendly confines.

Although Clinton so far does not face any formidable opponents in the primaries, the emails could introduce an unpredictable element to the campaign -- something candidates seldom like -- and could affect the Republican race as well, by keeping attention focused on Clinton's tenure as the nation's chief diplomat.