take up the gauntlet
Example Sentences
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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
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
It thus became necessary to take up the gauntlet thrown down to us, and to fight out the struggle whether we liked it or not.
From Socialism: Utopian and Scientific by Engels, Friedrich
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)
For a moment Mr. Hornblower seemed tempted to take up the gauntlet with himself, challenging his own forcibly expressed convictions.
From Other People's Business The Romantic Career of the Practical Miss Dale by Smith, Harriet L.
