uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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The sport’s leading projection systems favor the Cubs, but the Brewers face an uphill battle seemingly every year.
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Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
JCPenney, Macy's, Joann: After a rough year of bankruptcies and store closures in 2024, retailers may face an even steeper uphill battle in 2025, experts say.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Kennedy was confirmed by the Senate to lead the department in a 52-48 vote earlier Thursday after a contentious three-month uphill battle.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2025
Of course, more Pomona: A year after ending Chatfield’s reign as the top girls program in the state, the Panthers face an uphill battle trying to hold onto that title this weekend in the 5A girls championship.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 12 Feb. 2025
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Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
JCPenney, Macy's, Joann: After a rough year of bankruptcies and store closures in 2024, retailers may face an even steeper uphill battle in 2025, experts say.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Kennedy was confirmed by the Senate to lead the department in a 52-48 vote earlier Thursday after a contentious three-month uphill battle.
—The Hill Staff, The Hill, 13 Feb. 2025
Of course, more Pomona: A year after ending Chatfield’s reign as the top girls program in the state, the Panthers face an uphill battle trying to hold onto that title this weekend in the 5A girls championship.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 12 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 3 Mar. 2025.
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