uphill

Example Sentences

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The Sparks already had an uphill climb to improve on the league’s worst defense, but as they continue to adjust to the way games are being officiated, it’s all the more difficult.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But in recent years, that playbook seems to have faltered, leaving many of Hollywood’s most famous faces in an uphill struggle to shift their opulent homes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

But he has an uphill battle, according to Efrén Pérez, a professor who teaches political psychology at the University of California Los Angeles.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The dismissal of the criminal indictment is undoubtedly a huge win for Abrego Garcia, but he faces an uphill legal battle as the federal government continues to pursue an active removal order against him.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

On my fifth time uphill, it occurs to me that I could probably move just as fast if I switched to walking—and as soon as I have that thought, I can’t think of anything else.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison