uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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Adams is facing an uphill battle to reelection as an independent candidate.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
And while confidence is essential, ignoring structural challenges can be costly—especially for women entrepreneurs who face an uphill battle from the start.
—Dmitry Malin, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Thanks to that ruling, Palin had an uphill battle: the bar to prove defamation is high for public figures such as Palin — a former governor, vice presidential candidate and vocal supporter of President Trump.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
Injuries have made the last few weeks an uphill battle for the Oilers, something further exacerbated on Friday with Ekholm’s and Hyman’s departures.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
And while confidence is essential, ignoring structural challenges can be costly—especially for women entrepreneurs who face an uphill battle from the start.
—Dmitry Malin, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Thanks to that ruling, Palin had an uphill battle: the bar to prove defamation is high for public figures such as Palin — a former governor, vice presidential candidate and vocal supporter of President Trump.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
Injuries have made the last few weeks an uphill battle for the Oilers, something further exacerbated on Friday with Ekholm’s and Hyman’s departures.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Uphill battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uphill%20battle. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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