a force to be reckoned with

noun phrase

: someone who is strong and cannot be ignored

When he won his first three matches, the other players realized that he was a force to be reckoned with.

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Emily Bett Rickards is a force to be reckoned with in Queen of the Ring. —

Jen Juneau, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025 In contrast, Andor's first season was a force to be reckoned with. —

Caroline Reid, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 How to Watch Louisville vs. Pittsburgh: Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024 Time: 6:30 PM ET Channel: ESPN Stream: Fubo The Cardinals have been a force to be reckoned with all season, showcasing dominance on the court and a hunger to reclaim their spot in the championship spotlight. —

Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 Club holding Nvidia’s dominance also remains a force to be reckoned with, the analysts said. —

Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for a force to be reckoned with

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