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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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The continuing protests add more pressure on the government struggling to contain widespread discontent.

From The Wall Street Journal

That means they may not have engaged with the student-loan system recently and could struggle to find an affordable repayment plan and get into the habit of making payments.

From MarketWatch

Bank deals have started to rebound as all but the biggest players struggle under the weight of regulatory, technological and other costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kraken chief executive Amir Orad said the spinoff would give it the "focus and freedom" to grow, with the company having previously struggled to do business with Octopus's rivals.

From BBC

The more employees hide the struggle, the more leaders believe AI is working and the higher the expectations climb.

From Barron's