uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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The program has faced an uphill battle in past sessions.
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Jess Huff, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
Despite policy changes, shifting social attitudes and rising living costs have made reversing the trend an uphill battle.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Certainly, banks face an uphill battle when seeking to dramatically grow their wealth management businesses.
—Satish Avhad, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, the group faced an uphill battle with the House GOP majority regarding funding.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jess Huff, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
Despite policy changes, shifting social attitudes and rising living costs have made reversing the trend an uphill battle.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Certainly, banks face an uphill battle when seeking to dramatically grow their wealth management businesses.
—Satish Avhad, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Earlier this year, the group faced an uphill battle with the House GOP majority regarding funding.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Uphill battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uphill%20battle. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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