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To strive in pursuit of a goal
“I would struggle to learn Japanese for the best part of five years until it finally clicked.”
To engage in forceful or violent confrontations
“Jesse and Chester would struggle with each other over a misunderstanding about what the tattoos on their back read.”
To engage in conflict
“The Allies would struggle against the Axis powers over several years during the Second World War.”
To rise in opposition
“William Wallace would rally his fellow Scotsmen to struggle against their oppressors.”
To engage in competition
“During the regular season and playoffs, teams will struggle against each other to win the championship.”
To act or proceed laboriously or clumsily
“Not being athletically gifted, I would struggle through my first day of trying to ski on the slopes.”
To be facing difficulties in pursuit of a goal
“The company would struggle finding new markets to expand into.”
To wriggle or twist the body, especially due to nervousness, discomfort or embarrassment
To campaign to arouse public concern and action about an issue
To move past someone or something with force
To be frugal or live economically
To succeed, survive, or manage, at least at a minimal level
To struggle for breath
A significantly difficult task or experience
“Life was a struggle for me when I first graduated from university as it took me a while to find a decent job commensurate with my qualifications.”
Great effort expended towards a particular goal or aim
“Steven's continued struggle for freedom would captivate the nation.”
A forceful or violent confrontation
“A struggle escalated quickly between Ron Burgundy's gang, the evening news team and competing networks.”
A conflict or war
“Though outnumbered and overpowered, pride would ensure that the army's struggle against opposing forces would continue.”
An opposition or mutiny
“The Three Amigos would aid the villagers in their struggle against the evil El Guapo.”
A contest or competition
“Up to fifteen elite strummers would compete in the struggle to be crowned the official Air Guitar World Champion.”
A disagreement or quarrel
An angry or hostile struggle
State of being impervious, immune to, or blocking an external influence or harm
An inconvenience, typically one that causes annoyance
A situation that is difficult or dangerous
An event or action that causes pain or suffering
A period of difficulty, hardship, or adversity
A mistake arising from or resulting in confusion
Resistance or dissent expressed in action
A (usually secret) plan for achieving one's goal
One's past or history
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