- present participle of struggle.
struggling
Example Sentences
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Swimming pool retailer Leslie’s is preparing to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy as soon as next week after struggling with declining sales following a pandemic-induced boom, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
An asset that offers true diversification should perform well when stocks are struggling.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
He says there are already commercial operators who are struggling to find outlets to send their waste, with some being sent hundreds of miles to locations in England.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
A massive family-owned winery spanning San Joaquin and Sacramento counties is for sale after struggling to survive the Canadian boycott of U.S. alcohol.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
I could see her struggling, trying to decide what to say.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
