The Only Use of "formidable" in "The Great Gatsby"

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formidable
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The Great Gatsby
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As we passed over the dark bridge her wan face fell lazily against my coat's shoulder and the formidable stroke of thirty died away with the reassuring pressure of her hand.†
p. 135.9

formidable = intimidating or impressive

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(1) (formidable)
intimidating or impressive -- arousing fear or admiration due to impressiveness or challenge
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)