uphill
Example Sentences
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Malik says she and Ruman are among hundreds of survivors who are fighting an uphill battle for justice.
From BBC
The jackalope bounded across the emerald fields, and though he was going uphill for steep climbs, he didn’t seem bothered one bit.
From Literature
Known as the Klaebo stride, or Klæbo-klyvet in Norwegian, it’s a running style used on steep uphills where he essentially sprints on his skis, leaving competitors who use traditional diagonal striding behind.
He tried to picture the long driveway up to the Rossi house and thought it was uphill, but he wasn’t sure.
From Literature
Homes are months behind schedule, and contractors face an uphill battle to recruit more workers to finish them.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
