uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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At every step, this show really faced an uphill battle.
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
However, any Republican would face an uphill battle in the overwhelmingly blue state.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2025
The job search process felt like an uphill battle, despite my extensive experience and continuous efforts to remain relevant.
—Kat Cosley, Flow Space, 20 Feb. 2025
Leadership development professionals face an uphill battle: coaching is expensive, training doesn’t always translate to behavior change, and establishing a culture of learning can feel like a pipe dream.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
However, any Republican would face an uphill battle in the overwhelmingly blue state.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2025
The job search process felt like an uphill battle, despite my extensive experience and continuous efforts to remain relevant.
—Kat Cosley, Flow Space, 20 Feb. 2025
Leadership development professionals face an uphill battle: coaching is expensive, training doesn’t always translate to behavior change, and establishing a culture of learning can feel like a pipe dream.
—Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for uphill battle
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“Uphill battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uphill%20battle. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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