uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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The bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate where Democrats vow to fight it.
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Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The legislation may also face an uphill battle in rural, lower-population states where driving—and driving fast—is deeply ingrained in daily life and culture.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 15 May 2025
While passing through the House, the bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Lynch also has Connolly’s endorsement to stay in the position permanently, setting up an uphill battle for members such as Crockett or Frost to make a bid for committee leadership.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2025
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Deborah Barfield Berry, USA Today, 22 May 2025
The legislation may also face an uphill battle in rural, lower-population states where driving—and driving fast—is deeply ingrained in daily life and culture.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 15 May 2025
While passing through the House, the bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Lynch also has Connolly’s endorsement to stay in the position permanently, setting up an uphill battle for members such as Crockett or Frost to make a bid for committee leadership.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2025
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“Uphill battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uphill%20battle. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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