force to be reckoned with
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Farmer groups have also shown, on multiple occasions, that they are a street force to be reckoned with.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
There was a lengthy interview with the subject herself, replete with quotes meant to amplify her image as an iconoclast and a force to be reckoned with.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2025
During his rookie season, Rams edge rusher Jared Verse established himself as one of the NFL’s most boisterous players — and also a force to be reckoned with ala former Rams star Aaron Donald.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2025
"DeepSeek made everybody realise that China is a force to be reckoned with," says the computer scientist.
From BBC ● Feb. 5, 2025
Of course, if they could control mesarthium, they would be free, and safe, not to mention a force to be reckoned with.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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