uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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While Las Vegas is facing an uphill battle, Carroll remains confident in his team's ability.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
My life was an uphill battle, show.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
As a celebrity entering the space with no prior experience in the industry, earning respect would be an uphill battle.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
The View From Shelby and Eleanor Jeffries has an uphill battle in convincing the White House to see him as a worthy adversary.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
My life was an uphill battle, show.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
As a celebrity entering the space with no prior experience in the industry, earning respect would be an uphill battle.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
The View From Shelby and Eleanor Jeffries has an uphill battle in convincing the White House to see him as a worthy adversary.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2025.
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