a struggle · fight · battle

It was an uphill struggle.

And tonight, I think about all that she's seen throughout her century in America. The heartache and the hope, the struggle and the progress. The times we were told that we can't, and the people who pressed on with that American creed: Yes, we can.

Jim was able to hold back his anger and avoid a fight.

He put up a brave and lone struggle, but up against such heavy odds he couldn't get his business plan accepted.

In spite of the tyrant’s persecution, the hero valiantly carried on the struggle.