struggle
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Example Sentences
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Walker Smith, 54, told the Guardian he was dismissed from his job after 17 years, two days after a confrontation which resulted in a brief struggle before the man fled.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
One issue for patients with the disease is that they struggle to maintain healthy blood pressure and blood sugar.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
“She captures the struggle and humanity of these women,” Wille told me, clearly moved as we walked through the gallery.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Toward the end of his presentation, Ritchie lamented the police department’s struggle to reopen cold cases such as McAdams’.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
The hospital staff said that never in their memories had a dying patient put up such a struggle to live.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.