struggle
verb (used without object)
to contend with an adversary or opposing force.
has been struggling
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present perfect progressiveof struggle (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Poundland has been struggling for a number of years due to pressures including rising costs and competition.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Royal Mail has been struggling to meet its delivery targets for first and second class post, and has been fined by the regulator for missing targets in recent years.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Walt Disney stock, which has been struggling all year, rallied on Wednesday as the entertainment giant reported surprisingly strong earnings.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
The company has been struggling to pick up the pace of production after scaling it back during the Covid pandemic, primarily due to problems with suppliers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
While I've been ruminating on the availability of trees, Peeta has been struggling with how to maintain his identity.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
