Sentence examples for formidable background in from inspiring English sources

It may be unintended, but the message is clear – the new prisons watchdog comes with a formidable background in investigation.

When she came to Cornell in 1913 as an assistant professor in home economics, she brought with her a formidable background in fine arts.

Probably one of the most extraordinary examples of soft-core sf is Ursula Le Guin's "The Left Hand of Darkness" (1969), which reflects the author's formidable background in anthropology as well as her overriding ethical and artistic concerns.

Emilio Alvarez, General Secretary of The Inter-American Human Rights CoMexicann, is a Mexican with a formidable background in human rights advocacy.

His formidable background includes Capitol Hill and politics, Federal and state government, law and business, think tanks and philanthropy.

New approaches in BLI design are needed to overcome this complex β-lactamase background in Acinetobacter spp. and this formidable clinical threat.

Tymoshenko's background in the natural gas industry makes her a formidable voice on issues surrounding Ukraine's energy policies and its relationships with outside stakeholders.

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

The formidable Khaled Ibn al-Walid battalion, named after a 7th century warrior who conquered Syria for Islam, comprises young men with tribal background in Homs and is financed by Syrians from the same clans working in the Gulf.

-- a background in counterterrorism.

Madam Alex, the most formidable procurer in Beverly Hills.