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To have applied oneself diligently to a task or effort
“I would struggle to learn Japanese for the best part of five years until it finally clicked.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to engage in conflict
“The Allies would struggle against the Axis powers over several years during the Second World War.”
Past tense for to rise in opposition
“William Wallace would rally his fellow Scotsmen to struggle against their oppressors.”
Past tense for to engage in competition
“During the regular season and playoffs, teams will struggle against each other to win the championship.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to be facing difficulties in pursuit of a goal
“The company would struggle finding new markets to expand into.”
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