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

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

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)

It thus became necessary to take up the gauntlet thrown down to us, and to fight out the struggle whether we liked it or not.

From Socialism: Utopian and Scientific by Engels, Friedrich

All eyes were turned on Falk who was compelled to take up the gauntlet, for no one doubted that Ygberg's criticism was a challenge.

From The Red Room by Strindberg, August