gauntlet
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Yet even as she threw down the gauntlet, Jackson sounded pessimistic about a course correction.
From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026
While some tankers have sailed through, several owners said they aren’t willing to run the gauntlet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
In the hoopla of Koy breaking his own audience record at the venue, Iglesias crashed the show, presented his friend with a plaque and laid down the gauntlet in front of 17,500 fans.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
To sum up this latest Premier League weekend, Manchester City threw down the gauntlet by closing the gap to two points with a tension-filled win against Newcastle United.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
Watching intensely, I saw that those trying to get into the town had formed two lines, which pressed through a gauntlet of soldiers.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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