struggle on

verb

struggled on; struggling on; struggles on
: to continue doing something that is difficult or tiring

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However, for other schools, especially those struggling on the field, the students may need some convincing to hang around until the game goes final. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Some in the Bahamas hope his visit will draw attention to an ongoing environmental struggle on an island that forms part of the Exuma cays. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 Lawsuits forced the administration to restore some of the funds, but many communities are still struggling on their own. — Dana R. Fisher, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 Power play searching for answers Florida’s power play once again struggled on Saturday, with the Panthers going 0 for 5 on the man advantage against the Wild to bring the season tally to one power play goal in 28 opportunities. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for struggle on

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“Struggle on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/struggle%20on. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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