battling
verb (present participle)UK /ˈbæt.əl.ɪŋ/
US /ˈbæt̬.əl.ɪŋ/
Fighting or trying very hard to win.
The knights were battling for the castle.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Working hard to deal with a problem or difficulty.
She is battling a bad cold this week.
3. Struggling against something strong, like wind or waves.
The small boat was battling the rough sea.
4. Trying hard to achieve something over time.
He is battling to finish his project on time.