uphill
Example Sentences
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"I think we have an uphill battle," said the 34-year-old, wearing a "Memphis" t-shirt.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
Women already have an uphill battle trying to maintain a healthy body image.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
To compete, Paze—the digital wallet from some of the country’s biggest banks—is turning to the holdouts and technophobes, but it faces an uphill battle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The most famous corner is Eau Rouge, a high-speed left-right flick into and out of a compression that launches the cars uphill into a left over a crest - technically known as Raidillon.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
I take my time going uphill, savoring the feel of grass on my knuckles.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
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