gauntlet
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“When John Oliver publicly threw down the gauntlet and said he wanted to appear on a soap, we didn’t hesitate for a second,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
Rangers could have been more streetwise when re-establishing their two-goal lead and Rohl laid down the gauntlet to his players.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Between those visions lies a formidable scientific and commercial gauntlet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Australia's Samara Weaving reprises her starring role in the sequel, which sees her forced once again to run a gauntlet, this time against multiple families.
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026
Yellow and green fire shone against the white of his armor, and his lobstered gauntlet was sticky with Mood, but Tyrion reached for it all the same, wishing his arms were longer.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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