uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
Examples of uphill battle in a Sentence
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Until consumers come around en masse, automakers will continue to face an uphill battle to phase out their ICE models.
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Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 6 June 2024
The comment is another controversial pronouncement from the former Democrat, who is waging an uphill battle to become the first person since George Washington to be elected president without a political party affiliation.
—CBS News, 29 May 2024
The former president on Tuesday endorsed the Virginia Republican's primary challenger, state legislator John McGuire, creating an uphill battle for the House Freedom Caucus chair who hopes to keep his seat.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 28 May 2024
While an upset in the state appears possible, available polling and the state's political history indicate that the former president faces an uphill battle.
—Gram Slattery, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
But financial experts say Gen Zers who want to exit the workforce early are, to put it mildly, facing an uphill battle.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Though Hogan may be the only Republican candidate who can crack the Democratic stronghold in Maryland, Senate Republicans should recognize the uphill battle that lies ahead.
—Diego Gomez, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2024
However, over a month later, the film is still seeking distribution, as several of the screening’s attendees told The Hollywood Reporter that Megalopolis will face an uphill battle.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
The stakes are high for the Democrats and their uphill battle to maintain control of the Senate.
—Lucas E. Wright, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Dylan Sloan, Fortune, 6 June 2024
The comment is another controversial pronouncement from the former Democrat, who is waging an uphill battle to become the first person since George Washington to be elected president without a political party affiliation.
—CBS News, 29 May 2024
The former president on Tuesday endorsed the Virginia Republican's primary challenger, state legislator John McGuire, creating an uphill battle for the House Freedom Caucus chair who hopes to keep his seat.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 28 May 2024
While an upset in the state appears possible, available polling and the state's political history indicate that the former president faces an uphill battle.
—Gram Slattery, USA TODAY, 18 May 2024
But financial experts say Gen Zers who want to exit the workforce early are, to put it mildly, facing an uphill battle.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 16 May 2024
Though Hogan may be the only Republican candidate who can crack the Democratic stronghold in Maryland, Senate Republicans should recognize the uphill battle that lies ahead.
—Diego Gomez, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2024
However, over a month later, the film is still seeking distribution, as several of the screening’s attendees told The Hollywood Reporter that Megalopolis will face an uphill battle.
—Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
The stakes are high for the Democrats and their uphill battle to maintain control of the Senate.
—Lucas E. Wright, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
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