1.   Dole faces an uphill battle in the state-by-state electoral vote battle.

2.   For most people losing weight is an uphill battle.

3.   However, each parlor faces an uphill battle because the city hired a financial consulting firm to review the applications.

4.   Kopp said he faced an uphill battle in winning approval for the bill.

5.   Ordinary civility was an uphill battle for him.

6.   Smith said gay-rights advocates still believe they are fighting an uphill battle in opposing the bill.

7.   Strickland, a strong environmentalist, is in an uphill battle against Rep.

8.   While critics of his Decision gained momentum Thursday, the record shows they face an uphill battle.

9.   Keeping the house tidy is an uphill battle .