struggle on
phrasal verb
struggled on; struggling on; struggles on
: to continue doing something that is difficult or tiring
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Inter Miami also struggled on offense with just three shots on goal despite 68% possession.
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Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
While McIlroy’s struggles on the Riviera greens dominated the conversation about his play this week, McIlroy said his overall performance gives him confidence that his game is in great shape heading toward Augusta.
—Bob Buttitta, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Omar Barakat has gone through plenty of struggles on the basketball court, both individually and with his team, especially last season when Stagg won just one game.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The complaint claimed Sosa-Celis and another man attacked the officer with a snow shovel and a broom handle as the officer and Aljorna struggled on the ground.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
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Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
While McIlroy’s struggles on the Riviera greens dominated the conversation about his play this week, McIlroy said his overall performance gives him confidence that his game is in great shape heading toward Augusta.
—Bob Buttitta, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Omar Barakat has gone through plenty of struggles on the basketball court, both individually and with his team, especially last season when Stagg won just one game.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The complaint claimed Sosa-Celis and another man attacked the officer with a snow shovel and a broom handle as the officer and Aljorna struggled on the ground.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Struggle on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/struggle%20on. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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