Example Sentences

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Countries have been wrestling with what to do with dangerous nuclear by-products since the first plants were built in the 1950s.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Peers of the beer company have been wrestling with declining sales volumes, as consumers change their tastes and continue to tighten their belts while the alcohol industry comes under heavier regulatory scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

There is no consensus between different sporting bodies on what rules should be in place for transgender competitors, and many have been wrestling with how to establish policies.

From BBC • May 9, 2024

Broadcast TV and the cable networks, which have been wrestling for the past year with a soft advertising market, face increased uncertainty at a time when they have been losing audiences because of pay-TV cord-cutting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2023

“I have been wrestling since the first pankratioti!”

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan