uphill
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That could prove to be an uphill battle.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Some Venezuela experts said they had never heard of Primavera and suggested it faces an uphill battle in its bid to expand in the country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
A 2020 survey of 708 young women found that, at least on dating apps, straight men posing with their cats would face an uphill battle, especially in comparison to those showing off their dogs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Proponents may face an uphill battle persuading Newsom to sign the bill, which creates a unique revenue stream to pay for the program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The jackalope bounded across the emerald fields, and though he was going uphill for steep climbs, he didn’t seem bothered one bit.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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