uphill

Example Sentences

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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

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

However, the US pressure has weighed heavily on Greenland's 57,000 residents and winning them over appears to be an uphill battle.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Right now that looks to be incumbent Mayor Bass, making it an uphill climb for Raman and other candidates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Through the woods, across fields and streams, uphill and down, we ran and she followed, calling us again and again.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn