as in struggling
to devote serious and sustained effort
the writer pegged away at his first novel for three years before he felt that it was ready to be published
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However, the technology has been moving faster than state regulations can accommodate, and lawmakers have been struggling to walk the line between innovation and patient safety.—
Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
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And, for many borrowers struggling with debt, exploring alternatives like debt settlement or consolidation may offer significant relief without the complications that bankruptcy rules can create.—
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For instance, energy-rich Saudi Arabia is striving to become the third largest AI market in the world, while leading players in France and Israel are pledging to lead in specialized AI applications.—
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Meanwhile, first-year head coach Bucky McMillan is striving to win his third straight conference title.—
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That’s right, the Patriot did in two seasons what the Dolphins have been laboring since 2008 to achieve.—
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Mobley had been laboring to expand his range all offseason, launching thousands of 3s.—
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Hardemon, working with Miami City Commission Chairwoman Christine King and CRA Executive Director James McQueen, imagined a future that put Overtown at the center of art and innovation.—
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Not working with the federal agency is not the response the City of Pittsburgh Republican Committee wanted to hear.—
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“Pegging (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pegging%20%28away%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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