struggle on
phrasal verb
struggled on; struggling on; struggles on
: to continue doing something that is difficult or tiring
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The Wolves have largely struggled on offense, ranking 22nd in points per game and 26th in turnover percentage.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
His absence has been critical as the Huskies continue to struggle on the defensive end, on both backboards and with their tenaciousness, which Hurley called out over the weekend.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2025
Before getting injured this season, Watson struggled on the field.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Washington failed to cover the 17-point spread as underdogs and struggled on both sides of the ball.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
His absence has been critical as the Huskies continue to struggle on the defensive end, on both backboards and with their tenaciousness, which Hurley called out over the weekend.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2025
Before getting injured this season, Watson struggled on the field.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 10 Jan. 2025
Washington failed to cover the 17-point spread as underdogs and struggled on both sides of the ball.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Struggle on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/struggle%20on. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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