battle against the elements

Examples (10)

• The sailors had to battle against the elements for days to bring the ship safely to port.
• Mountain climbers must be well-prepared to battle against the elements at high altitudes.
• The documentary showed how early explorers would battle against the elements with primitive gear.
• After the shipwreck, the survivors battled against the elements on a deserted island.
• Every winter, the residents of the small village battle against the elements, facing heavy snow and freezing winds.
• The lone hiker was battling against the elements as the blizzard intensified.
• Building this lighthouse was a constant battle against the elements, with storms delaying construction.
• The old farmhouse has been battling against the elements for over a century, yet it still stands.
• Rescue teams are preparing to battle against the elements as the hurricane approaches the coast.
• For farmers, protecting their livestock is a daily battle against the elements.