Without that platform, you will face a surprisingly steep uphill battle to get readers. (thisiswriting.com)
and the portraits Merkel puts long - time confidant in charge of energy transition and New German environment minister faces steep uphill battle on climate. (cleanenergywire.org)
For months it has been clear Mayor Bill de Blasio is holding the upper hand in the mayor's race, but our NY1 / Baruch College Poll shows just how steep an uphill battle his challengers face. (ny1.com)