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struggle on

phrasal verb

struggled on; struggling on; struggles on
: to continue doing something that is difficult or tiring

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Despite engineering the worst offensive season in the program’s history, Albin hopes the improved talent will cure the struggles on offense under Fitch. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 3 Dec. 2025 The centre-back signed a long-term deal with the club in January 2025, but the Uruguay international has struggled on the pitch. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025 Central Union, the top seed, struggled on offense until the final period, but the Spartans scored two touchdowns less than two minutes apart to cut the deficit to 21-14. Rick Hoff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Nov. 2025 Plus, not everyone who is struggling on a deeper level is even fully aware of their mental state, not to mention that anyone can be thrust into a more fragile emotional place at any time. Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for struggle on

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“Struggle on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/struggle%20on. Accessed 9 Dec. 2025.

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