more than a match for

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: easily able to defeat
He was more than a match for his opponent.

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This force, fighting for Ukraine, could reverse Russian advances over the past year, while proving more than a match for Russian T-72 and T-80 tanks, some of which are even older than the Leopards. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2023 The defense system has proven more than a match for Russia's long-range attacks, with the vast majority of their explosives being shot down mid-flight. — Fox News, 29 May 2023

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“More than a match for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/more%20than%20a%20match%20for. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.

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