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uphill

[uhp-hil, uhp-hil] / ˈʌpˈhɪl, ˈʌpˌhɪl /




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Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said persuading Congress to allocate more funds to refill the SPR is an uphill battle.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Still, winning over city slickers accustomed to premium brands remains an uphill battle.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

England face an uphill battle to avoid defeat in the one-off Test at Lord's as India took control on day two.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Additionally, other Big Tech companies will face an uphill battle to get a foothold in the nascent market for smart glasses after Meta’s head start.

From MarketWatch Jun. 27, 2026

The short man stepped toward her, and Emily instinctively took another uphill step back.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman




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