uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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McGrath faces an uphill battle.
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Parmy Olson, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
McGrath, who was scheduled to travel to San Francisco last week, faces an uphill battle.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Trump is facing an uphill battle to retain his control of Congress at a time when his popularity is tanking.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Blair dismissed the idea that the referendum signals an uphill battle for Republicans in the midterm elections, saying the GOP also has greater trust among voters.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
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Parmy Olson, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
McGrath, who was scheduled to travel to San Francisco last week, faces an uphill battle.
—Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Trump is facing an uphill battle to retain his control of Congress at a time when his popularity is tanking.
—Andres Oppenheimer, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Blair dismissed the idea that the referendum signals an uphill battle for Republicans in the midterm elections, saying the GOP also has greater trust among voters.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Uphill battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uphill%20battle. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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