Sentence examples for a difficult win from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a difficult win" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a victory that was hard to achieve, often implying that the competition was tough or that significant effort was required.
Example: "The team celebrated their victory, but it was a difficult win, as they faced many challenges throughout the match."
Alternatives: "a hard-fought victory" or "a challenging win".

Exact(1)

On Nov. 30, the team managed a difficult win over Harry S Truman High School, 51-48, sealing the game in the final seconds on a pair of free throws by Widly Couloute, 17, a senior post player.

Similar(59)

North Carolina went for Obama in 2008, but it's been seen as a very difficult win for him this year, and will probably go to Romney.

August 30 2003 France 17 England 16 Imanol Harinordoquy (France No8) This was a hugely difficult win for us in Marseille, even though this was what would be our World Cup first-choice team.

"This is a difficult war to win," the bespectacled brigadier said.

Patching bullet wounds with Band-Aids is a difficult way to win in the N.F.L., and four games into the season it already feels as if the Jets have reached a critical stage.

Arsenal, who have not beaten the Swans in their last three meetings, will be without the injured Mikel Arteta and suspended Laurent Koscielny, but Laudrup conceded it will be a difficult to win again at the Emirates.

R.K. feels he may have a difficult time winning.

The government nevertheless could have a difficult time winning a conviction in San Francisco.

And Singapore faces a difficult road winning business from rivals in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

For once the pathos was unforced, and Wisdom triumphed in a difficult role, winning a Bafta award.

Without a strong showing by the Free Democrats in September Ms. Merkel could have a difficult time winning re-election.

Show more...

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: