uphill

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The hip-based exoskeleton uses AI software to interpret movements, providing mechanical force that aids uphill climbs and walking in sand.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

Even so, Muzaffar Chishti of the Migration Policy Institute said that the executive branch has vast discretion in immigration law, particularly when invoking national security justifications, and defense attorneys may face an uphill battle.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

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

One morning, Connor and I went uphill to find the Dragon Sighs kicking up whirlpools of dust.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate