uphill

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Additionally, other Big Tech companies will face an uphill battle to get a foothold in the nascent market for smart glasses after Meta’s head start.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 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

A new kind of PC, even one armed with an Nvidia chip, will be an uphill climb.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

If Pratt makes the top two, he will still face a steep uphill climb.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Penelope sounded more stern than usual, for her new hiking boots were beginning to pinch, and the trail had been going uphill for some time now.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood