struggle mightily

Frequency: 6.33.2 per million words

to contend with an adversary or force, or to make one's way with difficulty

mightilyVERB + ADVERB

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struggle

Examples (10)

  • The small company had to struggle mightily to survive in the competitive market.
  • Despite their best efforts, they continued to struggle mightily with the complex problem.
  • She knew she would have to struggle mightily to achieve her ambitious goals.
  • The team will struggle mightily against a stronger opponent in the final match.
  • He had been struggling mightily with his addiction for years.
  • The old engine struggled mightily to pull the heavy load up the hill.
  • New businesses often struggle mightily in their first few years of operation.
  • Even experienced climbers can struggle mightily against harsh weather conditions.
  • The government is struggling mightily to control inflation and stabilize the economy.
  • To master a new language, one must struggle mightily with grammar and vocabulary.