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is struggling

  • present progressive of struggle (3rd person singular).

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But he has gelled with them, while Piastri - so strong in the first half of last season - is struggling.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Tadeh Ghazalian, owner of Dialog Cafe, a family business of 20 years, is struggling in the wake of the water main break on Sunset Bouelvard.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 18, 2026

Microsoft has been a big backer of OpenAI but is struggling to remain on the forefront of the fast-moving technology, which threatens to unseat software makers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Russia, one of the world's biggest oil producers, is struggling to refine enough fuel to meet domestic demand.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Mam cries because the baby is struggling to get air through his mouth.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt