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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
This third-place trend carried on throughout our benchmark gauntlet.
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PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Presented as a two-hour listening gauntlet with no breaks between tracks—or as a sketchy download link on a GeoCities website that channeled Heaven’s Gate—Diamond Jubilee seemed to float in from another place and time.
—Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
Yes, but: Their next five games are somewhat of a gauntlet.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
For specific models that shined their way through our gauntlet, check out our favorite robot vacuums, our favorite cheap robot vacuums, and our favorite robot mops.
—PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
Presented as a two-hour listening gauntlet with no breaks between tracks—or as a sketchy download link on a GeoCities website that channeled Heaven’s Gate—Diamond Jubilee seemed to float in from another place and time.
—Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024
Yes, but: Their next five games are somewhat of a gauntlet.
—Ross Terrell, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
For specific models that shined their way through our gauntlet, check out our favorite robot vacuums, our favorite cheap robot vacuums, and our favorite robot mops.
—PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gauntlet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauntlet
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For the six-week duration of the trial, jurors were told to avoid social media.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Genocidal Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu was ousted from power in a revolution that led to the Christmas Day trial and execution by firing squad of him and his wife, Elena.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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No illnesses were reported as of the Nov. 27 recall initiation.James Powel, The Tennessean, 26 Dec. 2024
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Box — The content solutions stock ticked 0.3% lower despite an initiation at buy from DA Davidson.Alex Harring, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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The whole ordeal has left her feeling changed for the better.Shania Russell, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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That, for me, has been the biggest takeaway from this whole ordeal.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This hide-and-seek dynamic becomes especially critical in the crucible of war, where a data breach can mean lost lives or even defeat.Ameesh Divatia, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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These digital poker rooms act as crucibles of cultural exchange, where each participant contributes unique tactical wisdom, enriching the collective gaming acumen.Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2024
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The first clear chance came in the 25th minute when Gavi put a header wide from Raphinha’s cross.Pol Ballús, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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The 22-year-old is looking for a dainty piece, perhaps a gold cross or some thin bracelets.Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement As of Sunday night, the fire was 49% contained, officials said.Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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The fire was contained to the exterior of the building, and the burning product was found to be cooking oil leaking from a malfunctioning gasket.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Gauntlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauntlet. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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