running the gauntlet
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running the gauntlet
verb running the gantlet
- present participle and gerund of run the gauntlet
noun running the gantlet
- A form of physical punishment by which a person is compelled to run through a double line of soldiers who attempt to strike him as they pass
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noun physical punishment by which a person is compelled to run through a double line of soldiers who attempt to strike him as they pass
| Português | corredor polonês |
|---|---|
| Deutsch | Spießrutenlaufen, Spießrutenlauf |
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title = {running the gauntlet},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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