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
“They felt at this point that if they throw their hat in the ring, that they’re going to have actually a shot at getting elected. And that’s what happened,” Ramos said.
From Salon • May 7, 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
Incidentally, one big name has already thrown her hat in the ring: Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart took to social media after the couple's engagement announcement to offer up her services.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
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
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