struggling

"The puppy's struggles to climb onto the high couch were exhausting to watch. "

"The yoga instructor guided us through a series of back contortions to improve flexibility. "

"They are going to try climbing Mount Everest themselves."

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

"The siblings contended over which video game they would get to play next. "

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

"The difficulty of the math problem made it hard for many students to solve it. "

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

"The stubborn jar lid wouldn't budge, despite my best twisting. "

"The complicated instructions on the new software difficult me from completing the project on time. "

"Here are some example sentences: * The carpenter swept up the shavings from the workshop floor. * My hamster made a cozy nest with the wood shavings. * The artist used metal shavings to create a textured sculpture. "