takes up the gauntlet

A form of take up the gauntlet — To accept a challenge.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of take up the gauntlet
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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “takes up the gauntlet,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/takes%20up%20the%20gauntlet.

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