Example Sentences

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On Wednesday, however, Ms. Sturgeon said she had been wrestling for weeks over whether to resign.

From New York Times • Feb. 15, 2023

The Scottish National Party leader made the announcement at a hastily arranged news conference in Edinburgh, telling journalists she had been "wrestling" with the question of her future for some weeks.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2023

She added that she was shocked to see the joke included in the film and had been wrestling with whether or not speak up.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2019

Harman, who had been wrestling with lawyers through the summer, agreed a meeting could occur to assess how the new electoral system was working, following a hustings due to be held in Stevenage.

From The Guardian • Sep. 25, 2015

For months, Jason had been wrestling with the question of where he belonged.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan