You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for June 10.

Farm Workers Day

Today’s word is struggle, spelled s-t-r-u-g-g-l-e.

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ ●●○ W3 verb [intransitive]

to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something

Millions of people are struggling for survival.

I've been struggling to understand this article all afternoon.

She’s struggling to bring up a family alone.

Millions of people are struggling for survival.

He has been struggling with the problem of how to keep good workers from leaving.

The Life Learning Center serves not only these former inmates but others who struggle to find jobs and homes and sustainability.

— Terry Demio, The Enquirer, 20 May 2021

Though we are blown away by the acts of kindness and resilience that bloom through the fumes, India continues to struggle.

— Mriga Kapadiya, Vogue, 14 May 2021

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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