struggle
verb (used without object)
to contend with an adversary or opposing force.
Example Sentences
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“With the November contract about to expire the focus is firmly on December, which is now struggling to hold the $3 level,” Gary Cunningham of Tradition Energy says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
The company has been trying to win back customers navigating inflation and discount offerings from the chain’s rivals, with lower-income consumers in particular struggling.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
The storied company is struggling with a costly shift to electric vehicles at a time of patchy demand while intense Chinese competition eats away at market share.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
They were struggling, initially, to adapt to her new style which demands lots of possession, an attacking mindset and high-risk football.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026
“So what’s the message, then? According to Molly, the sheyd she drank from was there to send a message from you,” said Clara, struggling to conceal a snarl.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
