struggle
verb (used without object)
to contend with an adversary or opposing force.
struggled
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past participleof struggle.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof struggle.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
struggleverb (used without object)to contend with an adversary or opposing force.
Example Sentences
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Financial hardship was measured separately through questions about day-to-day financial pressure, including whether participants struggled to manage on their income or had difficulty paying bills.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 2, 2026
Sonmez struggled to get balls into play whenever Gauff landed a first serve in the first set, with the world number four winning 93% of those points.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
He set up a California-based joint venture with U.S. electric-vehicle maker Rivian to take on tasks Cariad had struggled with.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The government has struggled to provide them, forcing parents to turn to private suppliers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
"I knew it when I called to Ellis as Bronden struggled in my arms. I am sorry, so sorry. But I cannot go on with you."
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
