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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The companies that succeed in this evolving landscape will be the ones that rise to the challenge. —

Tom Eggemeier, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 But how well the team performs in 2025 will hinge upon how quickly both players can rise to the challenge of anchoring the roster under new coach Tyler Marsh. —

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025 In this moment, businesses and leaders must rise to the challenge. —

Jason Snyder, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 The offense Atlanta is installing has eclipsed 4,000 passing yards in five of the last six seasons, so Cousins is in position to top his personal mark in his 13th year if a young and unproven receiving corps can rise to the challenge. —

Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for rise to the challenge

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