- present participle of struggle.
struggling
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
There was a noticeable switch in stock-market action on Thursday, when many AI-associated shares fell but recently struggling equities, notably the banks, rallied.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
A collapsing property market hasn’t found a bottom, legions of college graduates can’t find jobs and companies are struggling to turn a profit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
He talked about struggling to process his grief in the years after the death of his mother when he was 12.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
Many mid- and late-career working-class comics who would normally build the bridge to younger generations are struggling to make a living.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
‘Now we know where the meltwater went,’ he said, struggling to stay calm.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
