take up the gauntlet

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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

“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

The government decided not to take up the gauntlet thrown down by the Peers, but to proceed with the rest of their political programme.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History by Various

I believe I know what is good for the people, and when I am sure of it I shall not be afraid to take up the gauntlet.

From A Lost Leader by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

Pitt resolved to take up the gauntlet flung down by these two powerful Societies.

From William Pitt and the Great War by Rose, John Holland