- present participle of struggle.
struggling
Example Sentences
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In this telling, Tommy has been made a successful crime writer, who is having trouble with his next book; Tuppence is a struggling actress, back visiting from America.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 16, 2026
Many, like her, are struggling to keep up with the expenses of daily living, let alone setting aside enough money to invest in an asset like a home.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 16, 2026
American business owners are struggling to decide whether to raise prices or wait out high energy costs that they hope are temporary.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 15, 2026
She added such gifts could help fund services for islanders struggling with the cost of living.
From BBC β Sep. 15, 2026
I watch her struggling to get the camera app to come up.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
