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struggle
noun as in hard try; fight to win
verb as in labor, work
verb as in fight, wrestle
Example Sentences
But in the face of this failure in Finland, even his most ardent admirers must struggle to support.
Whatever his motives, Yoon's career will struggle to recover from this.
It claims Ms Bongolan "attempted to resist him, throwing her weight back in a desperate struggle to avoid being thrown to the ground and likely to her death", but Mr Combs "easily overpowered her".
“He’s been great. You know, he still needs to improve on the defensive end, but obviously it’s nice to have somebody like him that can create offense for you when you’re struggling.”
To see the all-time F1 pole position record-holder struggling so much over one lap has been as mystifying for those watching as it has for Hamilton himself.
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When To Use
What are other ways to say struggle?
The noun struggle, when referring to a fight or contest of any kind, implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle. A brush is a brief encounter or skirmish: a brush with the law. Clash implies a direct and sharp collision between opposing parties, efforts, interests, etc.: a clash of opinions.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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