uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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Despite the hurt feelings and anxiety in Missouri over the Chiefs, Schroer’s bills will likely face an uphill battle during the upcoming legislative session.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
But experts warn that the path to dominance, at least as far as oil is concerned, will be an uphill battle following decades of mismanagement and sanctions.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Democrats -- who face an uphill battle after decades of unsuccessful statewide wins in Texas -- also have a fiery primary.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
Foldable phones have already faced an uphill battle in the market.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
But experts warn that the path to dominance, at least as far as oil is concerned, will be an uphill battle following decades of mismanagement and sanctions.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Democrats -- who face an uphill battle after decades of unsuccessful statewide wins in Texas -- also have a fiery primary.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
Foldable phones have already faced an uphill battle in the market.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
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 11 Jan. 2026.
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