uphill battle
Example Sentences
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Mobile UK, which represents EE, O2, Three and Vodafone, said: "Delivering world-class coverage is an uphill battle in a high-density city where development constantly reshapes the skyline."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
That could prove to be an uphill battle.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 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
Women already have an uphill battle trying to maintain a healthy body image.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Even after they remarried, we knew there was still an uphill battle ahead to becoming American citizens.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
