uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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Arsenal are out of the FA Cup after Sunday’s disappointing defeat to Manchester United and last week’s loss against Newcastle United leaves them with an uphill battle to progress in the Carabao Cup.
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Forecasters said Santa Ana winds and a critical risk of fire weather would continue on Thursday, posing an uphill battle for fire crews.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Those hoping to build AI with strong ethical safeguards, bias protections or safety limits should expect an uphill battle.
—Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Whoever is chosen to replace Trudeau as leader of the Liberals faces a vicious uphill battle to win back voters feeling scorned by the outgoing government.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Jan. 2025
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James McNicholas, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
Forecasters said Santa Ana winds and a critical risk of fire weather would continue on Thursday, posing an uphill battle for fire crews.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Those hoping to build AI with strong ethical safeguards, bias protections or safety limits should expect an uphill battle.
—Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
Whoever is chosen to replace Trudeau as leader of the Liberals faces a vicious uphill battle to win back voters feeling scorned by the outgoing government.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Uphill battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uphill%20battle. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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