rise to the challenge
idiom
: to perform so as to succeed
The coach is confident that you will rise to the challenge.
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States must rise to the challenge, using Maryland’s model as proof that reproductive equity is both possible and necessary in the face of mounting national threats.
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Lexi White, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2025
But Oklahoma City places a ton of trust in Holmgren and Hartenstein, believing in their ability to not only rise to the challenge but also overcome it.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Whether policymakers rise to the challenge and create systems that reflect public values of fairness, innovation, and shared prosperity remains to be seen.
—Amanda Kavanagh | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
With the right mindset and preparation, any manager can rise to the challenge and make their voice heard—even with just five minutes’ notice.
—Chiara Alzati, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Lexi White, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2025
But Oklahoma City places a ton of trust in Holmgren and Hartenstein, believing in their ability to not only rise to the challenge but also overcome it.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Whether policymakers rise to the challenge and create systems that reflect public values of fairness, innovation, and shared prosperity remains to be seen.
—Amanda Kavanagh | This Column Was Created By Jobbio, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
With the right mindset and preparation, any manager can rise to the challenge and make their voice heard—even with just five minutes’ notice.
—Chiara Alzati, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Rise to the challenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rise%20to%20the%20challenge. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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