uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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The Pirates already face an uphill battle in landing top-tier free agents.
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025
Whoever is selected as the Republican gubernatorial nominee will have an uphill battle to oust Hochul.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Dec. 2025
The Ryan offense was able to cut the lead with 30 and 11 yard TD receptions from Connelly Cunningham, but faced an uphill battle after Aledo’s stellar first half.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Dec. 2025
New labor mandates are also contributing to the uphill battle of doing business in Minnesota.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
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Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025
Whoever is selected as the Republican gubernatorial nominee will have an uphill battle to oust Hochul.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Dec. 2025
The Ryan offense was able to cut the lead with 30 and 11 yard TD receptions from Connelly Cunningham, but faced an uphill battle after Aledo’s stellar first half.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Dec. 2025
New labor mandates are also contributing to the uphill battle of doing business in Minnesota.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Uphill battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uphill%20battle. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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