Example Sentences

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But the city’s hotels have been struggling under hefty wage mandates and taxes, as well as declining business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

While stocks are looking toppy, bonds have been struggling.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Software stocks have been struggling for months due to fears of artificial-intelligence disruption, but Snowflake’s better-than-expected results were boosting the sector ahead of the opening bell.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

DR Congo health authorities have been struggling to confirm cases of the 220 deaths, only 17 people so far have been confirmed by lab tests as having died from the disease.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

By the time we get to sixth period, the portables’ air conditioners have been struggling along for seven hours, with the doors constantly opening and closing.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor