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as in to stumble
to proceed or act clumsily or ineffectually
each week I would struggle through my piano lesson, keenly aware that I wasn't getting any better
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as in to strive
to devote serious and sustained effort
the financially strapped couple struggled to make ends meet
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as in fight
a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective
a performer's long struggle to achieve success
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as in battle
a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups
there was a struggle between the armed robber and the shopkeeper, and the gun went off
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as in rivalry
an earnest effort for superiority or victory over another
her staunchest supporters in her struggle for the office
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Recent Examples of struggle
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
6 July 2026
In 1969, at the height of the Vietnam War, a struggling Texas prep school on the brink of closure turns to the tough-as-nails Marine to restore order among its rebellious students.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 July 2026
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Lusane uses the White House as a prism through which to view African American history and civil rights struggle.
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Melia Patria,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
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Portugal, meanwhile, have struggled to secure wins in this tournament.
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Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
6 July 2026
In 1969, at the height of the Vietnam War, a struggling Texas prep school on the brink of closure turns to the tough-as-nails Marine to restore order among its rebellious students.
—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 July 2026
Noun
As with their game against Ghana, this wasn’t easy going for England, who initially had their struggles breaking Panama down.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Lusane uses the White House as a prism through which to view African American history and civil rights struggle.
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Melia Patria,
ABC News,
4 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for struggle
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After a chance meeting saving the life of a reporter, Dez stumbles across a vast conspiracy and now must stop the forces intent on keeping their secrets safe.
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The hole was discovered in early April when a volunteer on a weekend cemetery clean-up day stumbled upon it.
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When technology lowers the cost of doing something, companies always strive to do more.
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For example, business functions strive for growth, while development teams focus on functionality.
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What is clear is that centrist Democrats haven’t mounted much of a fight.
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Railing against a new crop of progressive candidates has emerged as a more animating focus for a president who thrills to a fight.
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True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
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There have been naval battles and beheadings and aerial battles and, well, more beheadings.
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The Pride and Angel City have established a fierce rivalry in their short history.
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Spain and Portugal renew their historic rivalry, with Lamine Yamal and Cristiano Ronaldo in contrasting lights.
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But others are still at work, laboring under a new collective bargaining agreement with another labor organization, the International Longshoremen’s Association.
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The infant had been trapped for almost three days; a team of rescuers from Fairfax, Virginia, had been laboring to reach the boy, who was nine months old, for at least six hours.
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But the effort was set aside after the onset of COVID-19, which caused massive disruptions across the Los Angeles Unified School District, said Michael Trujillo, a political strategist for Gonez.
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Both countries have stepped up efforts to safeguard freedom of navigation and uphold international law in the strait, including hosting a summit with 51 other nations in April.
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With Brazil’s upcoming clash with Norway providing another physical challenge in the blistering New Jersey heat, is Casemiro a help or hindrance to his team?
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Your 3rd House of Communication tightens as the vibrant Sun activates it and clashes with restrictive Saturn in your 12th House of Solitude.
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