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uphill

[uhp-hil, uhp-hil] / ˈʌpˈhɪl, ˈʌpˌhɪl /




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As they listened to the county officials, they started to realize the uphill battle they faced.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

That could prove to be an uphill battle.

From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026

Proponents may face an uphill battle persuading Newsom to sign the bill, which creates a unique revenue stream to pay for the program.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Tamang says he ran for about 20 minutes to flee the violent deluge, which followed him uphill.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Once Brooke and Jule began heading uphill, the path was empty.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart




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