Sentence examples for proved a formidable opponent from inspiring English sources

Schlafly, who has died aged 92, spent her life campaigning for conservative causes and, with her unflagging energy and gift for catchy phrases, she proved a formidable opponent.

This time, Jacobs led the battle to save the area and proved a formidable opponent, staging a mock funeral for the neighbourhood and choreographing other stunts.

Mr. Gingrich performed well in South Carolina partly because many voters believed that his debate performances suggested that he could prove a formidable opponent to Mr. Obama, something that could play out here as Republicans seek a viable candidate for November.

Though the current governor, Rick Perry, may seem vulnerable in a poll published in March 36% of respondents said they would vote against him, compared with 26% who planned to vote for him he is a skilled political fighter and will likely prove a formidable opponent.

While Mr Kingston will prove a formidable opponent, I have to imagine that this is the race the Perdue camp wanted: he has a much better chance with base voters than Mr Kingston does.Mr Perdue rode to victory proclaiming himself an "outsider".

Also, the new Dutch commander, Frederick Henry, prince of Orange, proved himself a formidable opponent.

Merion has proved a formidable foe.

Here, again, Brundage proved a formidable, if temporary, obstacle.

Air power — especially Russia's — has proved a formidable obstacle.

The sea ice has proved a formidable obstacle so far.

But tracking down Mr. Iorio proved a formidable task.