take up the gauntlet

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Two new books, one from each of these two perspectives, take up the gauntlet of explaining successful innovation.

From New York Times • Sep. 4, 2010

His old friend, Madison, was one of the first to take up the gauntlet thus boldly thrown before the sincere friends of the Constitution.

From Inquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States by Van Buren, Martin

I must he put on my defence, I must take up the gauntlet continually, or I find I lose ground.

From Table Talk Essays on Men and Manners by Hazlitt, William

The Emperor, by disavowing the concessions made by his governors to quiet the people, seemed to take up the gauntlet which they had thrown.

From The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) by Jefferson, Thomas

I believe I know what is good for the people, and when I am sure of it I shall not be afraid to take up the gauntlet.

From A Lost Leader by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)