uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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In the past, a Democrat running for Congress in Utah would typically face an uphill battle.
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NPR,
22 June 2026
Freedman said Baldoni faced an uphill battle against some of the industry's most influential figures.
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Lauryn Overhultz,
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22 June 2026
With the passage of time, Cervantes’ ongoing sobriety and Castillo’s thin legislative record, the incumbent has quite the uphill battle to hold onto her Assembly seat.
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Oc Register,
19 June 2026
Hilton faces a steep, uphill battle to defeat Becerra, who early polls show carrying a 20-point lead into the general election.
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Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Saige Miller,
NPR,
22 June 2026
Freedman said Baldoni faced an uphill battle against some of the industry's most influential figures.
—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
With the passage of time, Cervantes’ ongoing sobriety and Castillo’s thin legislative record, the incumbent has quite the uphill battle to hold onto her Assembly seat.
—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
Hilton faces a steep, uphill battle to defeat Becerra, who early polls show carrying a 20-point lead into the general election.
—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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“Uphill battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uphill%20battle. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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