uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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That often takes decades to address, and healing from such a savage attack is an uphill battle.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
The realism of shows like The Pitt and The Bear may remind viewers that simply making it through the day can be an uphill battle.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 July 2025
In this scenario, the Knicks would be fighting an uphill battle.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Several eagles have even been successfully released into the wild, but sustaining a viable population long-term remains an uphill battle.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
The realism of shows like The Pitt and The Bear may remind viewers that simply making it through the day can be an uphill battle.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 30 July 2025
In this scenario, the Knicks would be fighting an uphill battle.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
Several eagles have even been successfully released into the wild, but sustaining a viable population long-term remains an uphill battle.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for uphill battle
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“Uphill battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uphill%20battle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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