struggle
verb (used without object)
to contend with an adversary or opposing force.
was struggling
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past progressiveof struggle.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In her new memoir, Vigilauntie, which was published on Thursday, the actress shared that both incidents happened in her 20s, as she was struggling to secure a role.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
She's angry that society didn't recognise that she was struggling.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
An 82-year-old retired doctor who recently lost his wife of nearly 60 years was struggling with whether to continue traveling, a passion of theirs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Paramount was struggling to remain solvent prior to the Ellison family’s purchase of the media company last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Aimee knew I was struggling; she’d caught me rolling my eyes once or twice at having to repeat a particular move again and again.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
