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
His supporters in the House were not over-eager to take up the gauntlet, but as usual the wishes of the President prevailed.
From Union and Democracy by Johnson, Allen
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
Regular arrangements were made, definite challenges were given and accepted, and fights took place between successive sets of boys as they grew old enough to throw down or take up the gauntlet.
From Memories A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War by Beers, Fannie A.
No, no; he must take up the gauntlet, however contemptible the hand might be that had thrown it down in the dark.
From Problematic Characters A Novel by Spielhagen, Friedrich
