struggle
Usage
Example Sentences
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He started to win tournaments regularly but struggled to make an impact at the Grand Slams after his 2008 triumph in Australia.
From Barron's
The striker struggled with injuries in the latter stages of his Toffees career and managed just three goals in his final season, meaning whoever did sign him was likely taking a bit of a risk.
From BBC
"Country music has always been a highly diverse form - merging and mixing black, indigenous, Mexican and other traditions - and yet, country music has struggled to accept its essential diversity," King said.
From BBC
When the time came, it was the “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” starring John Turturro as a sleight-of-hand artist struggling to stay solvent when fewer marks carry cash.
From Los Angeles Times
Data released Friday in Germany showed its economy grew faster than expected at the end of 2025, expanding 0.2 percent over the year, suggesting a recovery is gathering pace in Europe's struggling industrial powerhouse.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
