uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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If the map is upheld, political experts and polling obtained by The Star have long suggested that Democrats would still face an uphill battle under the state’s new district lines.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Lawyers say Maduro has an uphill battle.
—Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Congressional Republicans will face an uphill battle to get a second reconciliation bill across the finish line before the midterm elections.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
The Magic were always facing an uphill battle entering Tuesday’s game against the Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on NBC.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Lawyers say Maduro has an uphill battle.
—Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Congressional Republicans will face an uphill battle to get a second reconciliation bill across the finish line before the midterm elections.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026
The Magic were always facing an uphill battle entering Tuesday’s game against the Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on NBC.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Uphill battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uphill%20battle. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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