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n. - The upward slope of a hill adj. - Sloping upward adv. - Upward on a hill or incline; Against difficulties.

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Usage examples (38)
  • This street lay uphill
  • She was talking uphill
  • Sir! if my niece is ever to marry you, she will have what you call uphill work of it in taking her place at starting.
  • Barack Obama already is looking beyond what he calls his uphill battle in Pennsylvania to the primaries in two weeks on May 6.
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