gauntlet
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Even a ship that got through the Navy’s gauntlet in the Gulf would know it isn’t safe.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
They’re just all laser-focused on a 6-foot-4 blond wearing a stunning white Alaïa runway set that happens to be both a perfect ab showcase and an unmistakable style gauntlet thrown.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Rangers could have been more streetwise when re-establishing their two-goal lead and Rohl laid down the gauntlet to his players.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Australia's Samara Weaving reprises her starring role in the sequel, which sees her forced once again to run a gauntlet, this time against multiple families.
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026
The man lay in a puddle of black water, offering up a lobstered gauntlet in token of submission.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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