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Recent Examples of redoubtable The author relates the famous episode that followed the redoubtable Gen. John Pershing’s inspection of the division in which Marshall was serving. Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2024 Now 30, Can has been a central figure in Dortmund’s improbable run to the Champions League final, acting as a redoubtable presence in midfield, an occasional reinforcement in defense, and a composed, charismatic leader. Rory Smith, New York Times, 31 May 2024 Tis time round, however, plot driver is the sudden dependence of a a redoubtable mother, portrayed by Adrian Ozores, who won a best supporting actress award. John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024 The leader in this redoubtable regard is the MINI Cooper Hardtop at a 25.5% markup, with the full-electric Porsche Taycan sedan following at 32.1% over list. Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for redoubtable
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Adjective
  • Sinha’s strategic interventions have substantially scaled up businesses, powering a formidable sales pipeline by assisting the company in landing enterprise-level engagements.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 3 June 2025
  • Everything points to the fact that Karolína’s exceptional talent has caught the attention of the formidable and much admired choirmaster.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • Today, that distinguished tradition continues, with the distillery's current leadership or their cadre of seasoned master tasters personally vetting these casks.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
  • It’s been a long time since Florida’s university system was put to such disgrace as the Board of Governors did Tuesday in rejecting the distinguished scholar Santa Ono as the lone finalist for president of the University of Florida.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Adjective
  • May has been equally terrifying for Ukrainian civilians.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
  • As the mysterious contract killer Vincent, Cruise brings his usual on-screen qualities — strict professionalism, precise physicality, ruthless persistence — but turns them on their head to embody a terrifying, amoral murderer.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • Most impressively, Kohli has been able to tweak his game, batting with more explosiveness at the top of the order to produce an outstanding season for RCB.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • The show has won two Emmys since: One in 2014 for outstanding interactive program and another in 2015 for outstanding creative achievement in interactive media.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • The ensuing action is gory and frightening — and even Wong got a little spooked by Hawkins.
    Eric Andersson, People.com, 31 May 2025
  • This is incredibly damaging to career prospects and, given how little knowledge exists in mainstream medical and occupational health circles, can feel confusing and frightening for those who don’t know where to turn for advice.
    Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • Simón may not have a long, illustrious major league career ahead of him.
    Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • The Spaniard won a record 14 titles at the clay-court grand slam during his illustrious career and Roland Garros gave its legendary champion one last special goodbye on Sunday.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Adjective
  • Unlike Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, this world is more foreboding than scary, but as guests quickly learn from its can’t-miss attraction Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment, monsters still shouldn’t be crossed.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 May 2025
  • But Game 3 of the Western Conference final was a scary reminder that McDavid has another side to his offensive arsenal.
    Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 26 May 2025
Adjective
  • Many go on to secure prestigious new projects restoring or reimagining global landmarks.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
  • During his 16 years tenure as CEO, David and his team helped to elevate the already prestigious brand to become one of the top luxury wines in the world, expanding distribution to over 90 countries and increasing the value of the brand from an average of $200 to over $500 per bottle.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025

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“Redoubtable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redoubtable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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