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struggle

Definition

  • verb: to try very hard to do, achieve, or deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems
  • verb: to make strenuous or violent efforts in the face of difficulties or opposition
  • often followed by 'to' + 'verb'
  • synonyms: labor, contend, strive

Examples

  • He has been 'struggling' with the problem of how to keep good workers from leaving.

  • She is 'struggling' with her health. [=she is having problems with her health]

  • She was 'struggling' with the door. [=trying to open the door]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dialogue: ..,Default,,,I really want to play ball. Dialogue: ..,Default,,,I'll catch for you. Dialogue: ..,Default,,,Bray:\NThere are no additional Dialogue: ..,Default,,,signs of struggle that\Nwould implicate pollack, Dialogue: ..,Default,,,and wishing really hard\Nisn't going to make any appear. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Death in the Defense Season: 11 Episode 11