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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

And in all chivalrous France was there not a champion to take up the gauntlet in defence of a helpless girl?

From Recitations for the Social Circle by Harvey, James Clarence

The courage to take up the gauntlet for his wife, to make a scene, to silence his cousin, is a courage he does not possess.

From A Terrible Secret by Fleming, May Agnes

All eyes were turned on Falk who was compelled to take up the gauntlet, for no one doubted that Ygberg's criticism was a challenge.

From The Red Room by Strindberg, August

Some who were too fond of controversy, as they grew wiser, have refused to take up the gauntlet.

From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 by Disraeli, Isaac




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