struggle
verb (used without object)
to contend with an adversary or opposing force.
Example Sentences
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But those warnings have become much more stark in recent weeks, as evidence emerges that firms may be struggling to control AI.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Across America, many homeowners are struggling to keep up with insurance premiums.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Is the Houston Texans quarterback the spectacular rookie we saw in 2023, or the struggling player whose numbers have been on a steady decline the past two seasons?
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
“I don’t have to look at a white paper on affordability. I know people are struggling and that this economy is hurting people,” Berg told The 19th.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
I look around to see if anyone else is struggling to focus right now.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
