1
a
: the use of a sled
b
: the conditions under which one may use a sled
2
: going sense 4
tough sledding
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One or two attractions in the city can comfortably fit into a half-day visit, while excursions such as dog sledding or northern lights tours take longer.
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
It’s been tough sledding for shares of CrowdStrike since early July, which theoretically should keep investor expectations in check relative to a company reporting with a stock near its highs.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
Sanders had tough sledding in his final preseason showing.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Like Carroll Fulmer, Kal Freight cited the rough sledding throughout the three-year freight recession that ultimately suppressed margins at the company.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
It’s been tough sledding for shares of CrowdStrike since early July, which theoretically should keep investor expectations in check relative to a company reporting with a stock near its highs.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
Sanders had tough sledding in his final preseason showing.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Like Carroll Fulmer, Kal Freight cited the rough sledding throughout the three-year freight recession that ultimately suppressed margins at the company.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sledding
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“Sledding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sledding. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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