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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There’s no question, Tom Ford is a powerful brand in the beauty business, but Tom Ford (the man) made his brand name a force to reckon with through fashion. 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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