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
But he was now grown wiser, and would not take up the gauntlet.
From Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History by MacGillivray, William
Where is a champion to take up the gauntlet for such a Nell?” 255As quick as light, the King threw back the arras and came between them.
From Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time by Hazelton, George C.
As he spoke the last words, he cast a rather meaning glance at Fr�ulein Lina, who was quick to take up the gauntlet.
From Fickle Fortune by Elisabeth Burstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)
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.
