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
Pitt resolved to take up the gauntlet flung down by these two powerful Societies.
From William Pitt and the Great War by John Holland Rose
"He will take up the gauntlet presently," said Beatrice.
From Henrietta's Wish Or, Domineering by Charlotte Mary Yonge
Some who were too fond of controversy, as they grew wiser, have refused to take up the gauntlet.
From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 by Isaac Disraeli
His old friend, Madison, was one of the first to take up the gauntlet thus boldly thrown before the sincere friends of the Constitution.
From Inquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States by Martin Van Buren
