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struggle

[struhg-uhl] / ˈstrʌg əl /






Usage

What are other ways to say struggle? The noun struggle, when referring to a fight or contest of any kind, implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle. A brush is a brief encounter or skirmish: a brush with the law. Clash implies a direct and sharp collision between opposing parties, efforts, interests, etc.: a clash of opinions.

Example Sentences

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There was also secret pain and struggles with mental health.

From Los Angeles Times

But the market for private-company investments has turned more crowded, and returns now struggle to match broader stock-market benchmarks such as the S&P 500.

From The Wall Street Journal

However his struggles with hearing meant "his family worried greatly about his future prospects".

From BBC

When she joined the club, she had never done cross country before and the club struggled to get the four women needed to make up a team.

From BBC

"Nobody else has to believe in me, but me. And for anybody that's struggling, you can get through anything."

From Barron's