100 entries under struggle topic. ×

21
contend(verb, work, attack, maintain, oppose)
17
emulate(verb, meet, maintain, oppose, continue)
13
vie(verb, meet, run, maintain, oppose)
12
battle(verb, meet, run, oppose, fight)
11
fight(verb, work, meet, oppose)
10
contest(verb, work, meet, attack, run)
9
rival(verb, adjective, meet, maintain, oppose)
8
strive(verb, work, meet, attack, oppose)
7
try(verb, work, attack, aim)
6
essay(verb, work, attack, try)
5
clash(verb, meet, oppose, fight)
4
take on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, work, oppose)
4
oppose(verb, meet, fight, resist)
3
go for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, work, meet)
2
attempt(verb, work, attack, try)
2
dispute(verb, meet, oppose, fight)
2
argue(verb, meet, oppose, fight)
2
cope(verb, meet, oppose, fight)
2
grapple(verb, meet, oppose, fight)
2
bear down(verb, expression, work, attack)
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