As a political candidate, she knew she would have to run the gauntlet of negative campaign ads.
As a whistleblower, he knew he'd run the gauntlet of corporate retaliation.
Before being declared fit to serve, he would have to run the gauntlet of medical examinations.
Before finding a comfortable living situation, he had to run the gauntlet of apartment hunting.
Before gaining acceptance, the outsider had to run the gauntlet of the group's established rules.
Before reaching his destination, the traveler had to run the gauntlet of aggressive street vendors.
Before the innovative medicine could be available to patients, it had to run the gauntlet of FDA approval.
Before the legislation could pass, it had to run the gauntlet of committees and amendments.
Before the new product could launch, it had to run the gauntlet of market research.
Before the revolutionary technology could change the world, it had to run the gauntlet of established companies.
Before they could finally relax, the family had to run the gauntlet of holiday travel.
Entering the abandoned house, we felt like we had to run the gauntlet of eerie shadows and unsettling sounds.
Even a simple family vacation can feel like you have to run the gauntlet of planning and logistics.
Even a trip to the grocery store can feel like you have to run the gauntlet of tempting junk food.
Even making a simple purchase online can feel like you have to run the gauntlet of pop-up ads and marketing emails.
Facing the challenges of raising a teenager can feel like you have to run the gauntlet of constantly changing moods.
Getting a PhD means you have to run the gauntlet of intensive research and academic scrutiny.
Having to deal with customer service after a product malfunction feels like you have to run the gauntlet of automated systems.
He braced himself to run the gauntlet of holiday shopping crowds.
He decided to run the gauntlet of a blind date arranged by his mother.
He decided to run the gauntlet of his fears and audition for the play.
He decided to run the gauntlet of his own procrastination and start working on the overdue project.
He felt as though he had to run the gauntlet of judgment from his peers regarding his life choices.
He felt he had to run the gauntlet of judgmental stares as he entered the unfamiliar neighborhood.
He felt he had to run the gauntlet of public opinion before confessing his past mistakes.
He had to run the gauntlet of his friends’ teasing after he admitted to having a crush.
He had to run the gauntlet of his wife's relatives during the holiday dinner.
He knew that asking his parents for permission to go to the concert meant he would have to run the gauntlet of their interrogation.
He knew that to convince her, he'd have to run the gauntlet of her logic and skepticism.
He realized he had to run the gauntlet of social discomfort to overcome his shyness.
He was forced to run the gauntlet of his own conscience, questioning his past actions.
He was forced to run the gauntlet of jeering spectators as he left the stadium after the game.
Making a good first impression can feel like you have to run the gauntlet of social expectations.
Navigating the complexities of the healthcare system can feel like you have to run the gauntlet of insurance approvals.
Navigating the dating scene can feel like you have to run the gauntlet of awkward conversations and superficial connections.
Securing a parking spot downtown on a Saturday night feels like you have to run the gauntlet of aggressive drivers.
She braced herself to run the gauntlet of her ex-boyfriend's persistent phone calls.
She knew adopting a rescue dog might mean she would have to run the gauntlet of behavioral issues.
She knew attending the high school reunion would mean she'd have to run the gauntlet of awkward small talk.
She knew going back to school meant she would have to run the gauntlet of balancing work and studies.
She knew she'd have to run the gauntlet of gossip if she changed her career.
She knew that expressing her unpopular opinion would force her to run the gauntlet of social media backlash.
She knew that presenting her radical proposal to the board would mean she'd have to run the gauntlet of their intense scrutiny.
She realized writing a memoir would mean she'd have to run the gauntlet of painful memories.
Starting a new business requires you to run the gauntlet of legal paperwork and financial regulations.
Successfully navigating the international airport felt like you had to run the gauntlet of security checks and long lines.
The architect had to run the gauntlet of client changes to realize his vision.
The artist chose to run the gauntlet of social controversy with his provocative exhibit.
The artist had to run the gauntlet of gallery owners who wanted to control his creative direction.
The aspiring astronaut had to run the gauntlet of rigorous physical and psychological evaluations.
The aspiring writer knew they had to run the gauntlet of rejection before finding an agent.
The band had to run the gauntlet of small town gigs before making it big.
The chef had to run the gauntlet of food critics' discerning palates.
The climber prepared to run the gauntlet of treacherous icefalls and unpredictable weather.
The company had to run the gauntlet of an environmental impact assessment before starting construction.
The company hoped to run the gauntlet of a price war and come out on top.
The dancer had to run the gauntlet of auditions to secure a place in the prestigious company.
The defendant braced himself to run the gauntlet of reporters after the verdict.
The documentary filmmaker chose to run the gauntlet of potential censorship.
The editor would have to run the gauntlet of the author's ego to improve the manuscript.
The employee seeking a promotion prepared to run the gauntlet of management interviews.
The environmental activists had to run the gauntlet of industry lobbyists to protect the endangered forest.
The film critic willingly decided to run the gauntlet of angry fanboys when reviewing the latest superhero flick.
The film director had to run the gauntlet of studio executives and their creative interference.
The hero knew that to reach the princess, he would have to run the gauntlet of the dragon's fiery breath and sharp claws.
The injured soldier had to run the gauntlet of battlefield medics to reach the safety of the field hospital.
The innovative teacher made the students run the gauntlet of peer review so they would toughen up.
The intern had to run the gauntlet of coffee runs and tedious tasks.
The investigative journalist had to run the gauntlet of powerful individuals who wanted to silence her.
The journalist was willing to run the gauntlet of legal challenges to publish the truth.
The musician chose to run the gauntlet of online streaming to share his music.
The new software had to run the gauntlet of user acceptance testing before launch.
The new startup had to run the gauntlet of venture capitalist pitches before securing funding.
The politician had to run the gauntlet of town hall meetings where residents voiced their concerns.
The politician ran the gauntlet of early morning interviews, his tie slightly askew.
The programmer had to run the gauntlet of debugging before the software could be released.
The project manager had to run the gauntlet of stakeholder approvals before implementing the new strategy.
The refugees had to run the gauntlet of border patrols and humanitarian aid shortages.
The social worker had to run the gauntlet of bureaucracy to help the families in need.
The software developer ran the gauntlet of coding errors before the program finally compiled.
The spy knew he would have to run the gauntlet of enemy agents to complete his mission.
The team had to run the gauntlet of competing deadlines and limited resources.
The writer had to run the gauntlet of writer's block and self-doubt to finish his novel.
The young recruit had to run the gauntlet of rigorous training exercises.
To achieve inner peace, she realized she had to run the gauntlet of her deepest fears and insecurities.
To be considered for the scholarship, she had to run the gauntlet of essays and interviews.
To become a successful entrepreneur, you have to run the gauntlet of failures and setbacks.
To become a successful lawyer, she knew she would have to run the gauntlet of long hours and intense pressure.
To find true love, some say you have to run the gauntlet of heartbreak first.
To get his art accepted, he'd have to run the gauntlet of a highly selective jury.
To get into the exclusive club, she'd have to run the gauntlet of their rigorous application process.
To get the grant, the nonprofit had to run the gauntlet of bureaucratic requirements.
To graduate, the student had to run the gauntlet of final exams and research papers.
To maintain their independence, the small country had to run the gauntlet of larger nations' political pressures.
To prove his loyalty, the knight had to run the gauntlet of the king's difficult trials.
To reach the treasure, they had to run the gauntlet of booby traps and ancient guardians.
To succeed in the family business, he'd have to run the gauntlet of his siblings' jealousy.
To successfully complete the marathon, he knew he'd have to run the gauntlet of physical exhaustion and mental fatigue.
To survive in the cutthroat industry, you must run the gauntlet of constant innovation and competition.
Trying to publish a controversial opinion piece means you have to run the gauntlet of public criticism.