- present participle of struggle.
struggling
Example Sentences
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"Everyone likes a cold cider on a hot day, but we are struggling now to grow fruit for next year," Jones says.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
"Every small contribution makes a real difference to struggling families."
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Expectations for revenue growth are off the charts and companies like OpenAI are struggling to keep up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
I also volunteer most weekends at Furniture Assist, a local charity that helps provide home furnishings and clothing to people who are financially struggling.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 23, 2026
I was sorry to say good-bye to this man who was struggling so earnestly for truth.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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