uphill battle
noun
: a very difficult struggle
Starting her own business has proven to be an uphill battle.
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The legislation, which Schiff did not describe in detail, faces an uphill battle even if Democrats retake the Senate in the upcoming midterms.
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Read more to learn why most legal experts say the president faces an uphill battle in court.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite Monday’s feel-good win, the Heat still faces an uphill battle to avoid the NBA’s play-in tournament.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
But political experts and polling have suggested that Democrats face an uphill battle in the race for the 4th District.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Read more to learn why most legal experts say the president faces an uphill battle in court.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite Monday’s feel-good win, the Heat still faces an uphill battle to avoid the NBA’s play-in tournament.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
But political experts and polling have suggested that Democrats face an uphill battle in the race for the 4th District.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Uphill battle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uphill%20battle. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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