a force to reckon with
noun phrase
: someone who is strong and cannot be ignored
When she won her first three matches, the other players realized that she was a force to reckon with.
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Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Known for his chart-topping hits and electrifying stage presence, Usher has always been a force to reckon with in the music industry.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 2 Nov. 2023
This is precisely what Tarasov, a force to reckon with in the field of Information Technology, has delivered.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2023
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“A force to reckon with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20force%20to%20reckon%20with. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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