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also gantlet
as in trial
a test of faith, patience, or strength
before being adopted, school textbooks must often run the gauntlet of several local and state committees
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Recent Examples of gauntlet
Lincoln-Sudbury is slotted as the No. 3 seed, and has battled through a gauntlet of a schedule.
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
For some, FromSoftware’s open-world action RPG is the pinnacle of hardcore gaming — an endless gauntlet of death and discovery that rewards heavy stat crunching and min-maxing on specific character builds to bend the game to a player’s will.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025
With a group of experts looking for every possible weakness, having your grant reviewed is a bit like running a gauntlet.
—Kelly S. Mix, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
Others were less talented but beat a gauntlet of tough opponents.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
For some, FromSoftware’s open-world action RPG is the pinnacle of hardcore gaming — an endless gauntlet of death and discovery that rewards heavy stat crunching and min-maxing on specific character builds to bend the game to a player’s will.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2025
With a group of experts looking for every possible weakness, having your grant reviewed is a bit like running a gauntlet.
—Kelly S. Mix, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
Others were less talented but beat a gauntlet of tough opponents.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauntlet
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Read’s first trial revealed inappropriate text messages the lead investigator sent as the case was unfolding.—
Julia Bonavita , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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That’s why Unlearn emphasizes rigorous validation within each trial’s specific context.—
Tor Constantino,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Soon after the initiation of the Israel-Hamas War on Oct. 7, 2023, Francis began making daily calls to the Holy Family parish, a Catholic Church in Gaza.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
8 May 2025
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As part of my initiation into beer society, Hoey gave me seven beers to try, ranging from a deep stout to a hoppy hazy India pale ale.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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One victim, the father of a crypto millionaire, was allegedly held for days in a house south of Paris — and reportedly had a finger severed during the ordeal.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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Do your part and trust the process During Abraham’s challenging ordeal, his wife was also being tested.—
Monica Haider,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Every lesson learned in the crucible of motocross will refine future production motorcycles and, crucially, expand the vibrant community of Ducatisti, inviting new enthusiasts.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Right now, school officials are also in a crucible of sorts, under new scrutiny as Trump administration orders impact the United States Military Academy.—
Brianna Keilar,
CNN Money,
22 May 2025
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Kourtney accessorized the look with two cross necklaces and a pair of black-rimmed spectacles, while also showing off her engagement ring and wedding band.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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The 23-year-old chopped past his opponent before whipping in a right-footed cross in the direction of Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Gloria further tried to raise the stakes by saying San Diego would not contract out police, fire and other municipal services to the city of La Jolla, as some incorporation advocates have suggested.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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“Gauntlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauntlet. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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