uphill

Example Sentences

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However, the US pressure has weighed heavily on Greenland's 57,000 residents and winning them over appears to be an uphill battle.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Right now that looks to be incumbent Mayor Bass, making it an uphill climb for Raman and other candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

If an agreement isn’t struck, the crypto bill becoming law this year becomes more of an uphill climb.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

"Getting a subduction zone started is like trying to push a train uphill -- it takes a huge effort," said Brandon Shuck, an assistant professor at Louisiana State University and lead author of the study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Then Reynie reached the path and hurried uphill toward the cactupus.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart