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struggle

[struhg-uhl] / ˈstrʌg əl /






Usage

What are other ways to say struggle? The noun struggle, when referring to a fight or contest of any kind, implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle. A brush is a brief encounter or skirmish: a brush with the law. Clash implies a direct and sharp collision between opposing parties, efforts, interests, etc.: a clash of opinions.

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Born to IT professional Roger and homemaker Grace in October 1996, Wong was diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, which made him struggle with school.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

For the actor the film is "really a love letter," an homage both to Stallone's perseverance through to struggle and to filmmaking itself.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Interim President Rodríguez and opposition leader Machado laid out competing visions, sounding the opening gun of a power struggle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

On days when the index’s “big generals” struggle, the index often does, too — even as investors appear to be shifting capital into other parts of the market.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Her biggest struggle is figuring out how to transform her suitcase full of bathing suits and sundresses into trendy work clothes.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

For many, the reason for Sunderland's current struggles appears obvious - the added demand of Europe.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

When asked by Slate about Darline’s struggles before the race was called, Norman said via text he was “Not surprised AT ALL!”

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

The company, whose brands include Harry & David and the Popcorn Factory, also cited the risk of AI’s not-infrequent struggles with the facts.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

Humans’ ability to feel pain and pleasure allows us to make progress and expand rights through abolitionist struggles, and to expand our moral circle to other biological species such as animal based on their suffering.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Her domestic struggles made Stanton sympathize with the concerns facing other women of her time.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

De Meo, who has a reputation as a cost-cutter and turnaround specialist, took over in 2025 at Kering, which has struggled for years to turn around its leading fashion house, Gucci.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Mr. Tillis won re-election in 2020 by fewer than 100,000 votes, so perhaps he would have struggled against Mr. Cooper as well.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

But that assumption may be wrong, given that inflation struggled to return to the Fed’s target before those cuts.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Ulster back row Timoney, 31, previously struggled to regularly break into the side despite strong form for his province, but selection against Argentina means he will be involved in his ninth consecutive Test.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

She struggled and tried to step on the shadow, but that’s the thing about shadows—they could take any shape.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

He will warn that the current system is struggling to keep pace with these threats, saying: "We have 43 overstretched forces trying to do too much, with too little."

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Tech companies were already struggling to secure enough computing power to meet growing demand for their products.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Nearly three and a half years into Sudan's unrelenting war, soaring costs and a nosediving currency have left people like Sawsan Mahmoud struggling to afford even the most basic staple -- bread.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

The team struck a pair of blockbuster trades last year with teams that are now struggling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Boaz could see Clara struggling for words, but the woman merely smiled before turning back to the Prince of Demons.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny


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