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
I will take up the gauntlet he has thrown down.
From Vineta The Phantom City by Werner, E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers)
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 Van Buren, Martin
“No, he’s not,” said I, ready to take up the gauntlet for my friend; “and you’d better not say it again!”
From My Friend Smith A Story of School and City Life by Reed, Talbot Baines
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
