hat in the ring

Example Sentences

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But while a number of bank decision-makers have thrown their hat in the ring for a reduction, observers said there appeared to still be some differences on the policy board about the need to target the soft labour market or stubbornly high inflation.

From Barron's

Another Palm Springs candidate, Marc Iannarino, a Navy veteran and bartender, threw his hat in the ring.

From Los Angeles Times

Sultana said she hopes to co-lead the new party with Corbyn, but will "throw her hat in the ring" if members opt for a single leader when the party constitution is agreed at conference.

From BBC

However, Simone Gbagbo is supported by Charles Blé Goudé, once a close ally of her former husband and who has opted not to put his hat in the ring.

From BBC

I take my hat off to you for keeping your own hat in the ring and continuing to work and earn a relatively modest additional salary because it gives you pleasure, and I hope that affords you the time to take vacations and enjoy your hobbies.

From MarketWatch