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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
Any human trying to disagree is facing quite a gauntlet since an infinite set of Einsteins has made a firm declaration.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
In the Grand Prix and Knockout Tour modes, players will travel to their next destination in between races, making each circuit feel less like a sequential series of levels and more like one larger gauntlet comprised of smaller legs.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
The Avs have been a very good team each of the past two seasons, but the gauntlet to get out of the division has been rough (see Dallas in the conference finals).
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
Neither team survived the regional and super regional gauntlet to be one of the last eight teams standing.
—Brady Oltmans, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
In the Grand Prix and Knockout Tour modes, players will travel to their next destination in between races, making each circuit feel less like a sequential series of levels and more like one larger gauntlet comprised of smaller legs.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 June 2025
The Avs have been a very good team each of the past two seasons, but the gauntlet to get out of the division has been rough (see Dallas in the conference finals).
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
Neither team survived the regional and super regional gauntlet to be one of the last eight teams standing.
—Brady Oltmans, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauntlet
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Since then, the defense has filed multiple pretrial motions, including their request to move the trial due to publicity.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Abrego Garcia’s lawyers filed an emergency request Thursday to a federal judge in Maryland to order the government to take Abrego Garcia to that state upon release, an arrangement that would prevent his deportation before trial.—
Ben Finley,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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After all, the Cardinal modality has everything to do with initiation — Aries leads with fiery passion, impulsivity and enthusiasm, while Cancer nourishes, protects and creates a safe space for others.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The authority said more than 15,300 construction jobs had been created since the project's initiation, with the majority filled by Central Valley residents.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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Thankfully, Midas is now fully recovered from his gassy ordeal, and is back to his usual self, running around the house and enjoying life.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Then, two weeks into my pre-op ordeal, a teenaged redhead came into my room.—
Noor Hassan,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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Drones The Ukraine war has been a crucible for drone advancement.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 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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The full-back gets his assist (his cross for Kalulu’s own goal is not counted) for Haaland’s tap-in.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The ramps were configured as a giant cross, with the furthest tip reaching all the way to the loge seats on the far end of the floor.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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In February, a United Airlines Airbus A319 experienced an engine fire out of Houston’s airport, resulting in an aborted takeoff.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Swiss rate cut spotlights Europe’s disinflation risk While many nations are holding fire on interest rates, the Swiss decision is a reminder of the risk of disinflation, analysts warned.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
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“Gauntlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauntlet. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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