accept a challenge
Example Sentences
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He’s kind of like Michael Jordan; they accept a challenge, like: ‘Are you challenging me? Are you really doing that?’
From Washington Post β Apr. 21, 2021
“And I think we would accept a challenge from Mr. T - not an arm wrestling challenge - but maybe a mixed doubles challenge if he’s around.”
From Washington Times β Feb. 13, 2018
The bigger the reward, the easier the task that is chosen; while without rewards, human beings are more likely to accept a challenge.
From Salon β Oct. 13, 2012
Current truck series points leader Johnny Sauter agrees with Keselowski, but he’d like to see anyone who thinks drivers aren’t athletes accept a challenge.
From Washington Post β Jul. 23, 2011
Dueling had long been regarded as a lost art in the Northern States, but Mr. Wade determined that he would accept a challenge should one be sent him, or defend himself should he be attacked.
From Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis by Benjamin Perley Poore
