uphill battle
Example Sentences
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General secretary Paul Whiteman said schools serving the most deprived communities were facing "an uphill battle" to reach Ofsted's new "expected standard" grade in achievement.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Harris still has an uphill battle: in the 2024 election, he only earned 35% of the vote, compared with Greene's 64%.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
He called rate increases in such circumstances “ludicrous, while they’re giving everyone such a hard time with their insurance ... I mean, mine has been a steep uphill battle all year long.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026
China's leaders will likely announce policies aimed at boosting domestic consumption at the annual Two Sessions political conclave this week, but they face an uphill battle.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
Like I’m always going to be fighting some uphill battle to make a place for myself in this world.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
