Sentence examples for formidable an opponent from inspiring English sources

England, though, could be forgiven for feeling that the schedule is at least as formidable an opponent as South Africa.

No wonder Adler leaves the country, declaring him too formidable an opponent, even though she knows she has beaten him in this encounter.

The Democratic candidate, Assemblyman Jeffrey Klein, said Mr. Fleming is as formidable an opponent as Mr. Kaufman would have been on the Republican line.

The St . LouisCardinals are too formidable an opponent for the Cubs to be able to tarry in their unlikely pursuit of first place.

In the announcement yesterday, on the steps of City Hall, Ms. Boyland sought to demonstrate how formidable an opponent she will be.

But a few weeks ago, they swept three games from the defending World Series champions, the New York Yankees, erasing any doubts about how formidable an opponent they could be in the playoffs.

A corrupt leader is a formidable opponent; a corrupt leader backed by Western powers is a Goliath.

However, even an injured walrus is a formidable opponent for a polar bear, and direct attacks are rare.

Els, a two-time United States Open champion, proved that he is a formidable opponent when faced with a formidable challenge.

Many Republicans see a shrewd politician who they fear would be a formidable opponent in a general election and who, if elected, would move the country leftward.

He paid tribute to Baird, saying he was "a formidable opponent and an honourable opponent".