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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was pretty formidable" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something or someone that is impressive, powerful, or intimidating in a casual or informal context. Example: "The opponent we faced in the finals was pretty formidable, making it a tough match for our team."
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Granted, the barricade was pretty formidable, but it seems impossible that this wasn't a tactical retreat.
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"These guys are pretty formidable competitors".
And right now, that family is pretty formidable.
"But when I get somebody's ear, I can be pretty formidable".
You have to be pretty formidable to earn yourself a nickname in this world, and anything that adds to her opponents' fear is fine by her.
The firepower among those red-shirted outside backs is pretty formidable, and for all the intensity and organisation England bring to their defensive work, they may find it impossible to resist.
In a promotional video, Romney said: "It's true, I don't have much of a right hook, but when I get somebody's ear, I can be pretty formidable".
And that's pretty formidable.
Toulon, though, are pretty formidable - they are the reigning champions after all.
Their list of individual investors is pretty formidable, though, if only in size: Mike Jones, Kamran Pourzanjani, Yves Sisteron, Aber Whitcomb, Brian Fitzgerald, Ryan Steelberg, Colin Digiaro, Brian Lee, Chris DeWolfe, Jarl Mohn, and, of course, Selena Gomez.
"It wasn't a perfect performance from us, but we were pretty formidable up front and clinical in taking our chances.
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