struggle on
phrasal verb
struggled on; struggling on; struggles on
: to continue doing something that is difficult or tiring
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Adebayo’s recent struggles on both ends of the court is a reflection of how his body was feeling.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
As Redick put it, many of the Lakers’ defensive struggles on Tuesday came down to making difficult choices.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Bridges and Hart struggled on a night when the Wolves’ perimeter defensive intensity was stout, with Edwards playing a large role in those efforts.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
While Gloucester struggled on the offensive end, Masconomet (2-0) continually dissected the Fishermen’s defense from the inside.
—Mukala Kabongo, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
As Redick put it, many of the Lakers’ defensive struggles on Tuesday came down to making difficult choices.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
Bridges and Hart struggled on a night when the Wolves’ perimeter defensive intensity was stout, with Edwards playing a large role in those efforts.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
While Gloucester struggled on the offensive end, Masconomet (2-0) continually dissected the Fishermen’s defense from the inside.
—Mukala Kabongo, Boston Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
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“Struggle on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/struggle%20on. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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