hat in the ring
Example Sentences
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I don’t blame you for throwing your hat in the ring, either.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Before you throw your hat in the ring, be warned: It is a lot of work, there is very little pay, and there are some very specific requirements that must be met to be cast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
Infrastructure investor Covalis, supported by French firm Suez, has also reportedly thrown its hat in the ring, in a deal which could lead to the break-up of the debt-ridden water giant.
From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024
Following the band’s apology but before its tour cancellation, Emmy-nominated actor Walton Goggins on Sunday threw his hat in the ring with an a capella version of “Jane Says” posted on his Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024
He’d be damned if this bunch of poltroons were going to keep him from throwing his hat in the ring.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
