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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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
The milestone of her solo hits solidifies her as a force to be reckoned with in the hip-hop and music industries, which only underscores her enduring presence since the release of her last album in 2018.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The live-action Lilo & Stitch remains a force to be reckoned with in its fifth weekend, and could earn as much as $9 million to $10 million domestically for a fourth-place finish.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2025
Veteran striker Ada Hegerberg is still a force to be reckoned with, while Manchester United duo Bizet and Terland represent the next generation.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 June 2025
The milestone of her solo hits solidifies her as a force to be reckoned with in the hip-hop and music industries, which only underscores her enduring presence since the release of her last album in 2018.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The live-action Lilo & Stitch remains a force to be reckoned with in its fifth weekend, and could earn as much as $9 million to $10 million domestically for a fourth-place finish.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 21 June 2025
Veteran striker Ada Hegerberg is still a force to be reckoned with, while Manchester United duo Bizet and Terland represent the next generation.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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“A force to be reckoned with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20force%20to%20be%20reckoned%20with. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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