struggle on

verb

struggled on; struggling on; struggles on
: to continue doing something that is difficult or tiring

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Back of roster built with chemistry in mind The Bengals, in recent years, have held onto a collection of talented, young players who struggled on and off the field to adjust to the NFL. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 The Seminoles welcomed 62 new players, but there were plenty of struggles on both sides of the ball. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 As the Liberty struggled on offense, the Valkyries — owners of the WNBA’s slowest pace — were content playing their style of basketball. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026 Collins had offseason shoulder surgery and has struggled on the practice field and in games. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for struggle on

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“Struggle on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/struggle%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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