Then he pushed himself back out into the current and let it carry him on, while he simply struggled to stay near the surface.

But none of this would take place while they were struggling simply to make ends meet.

Now the hero is struggling simply to do things right.

Senate Republicans are struggling simply to keep the existing child tax credit from expiring at the end of this year.

For most of the evening, the comedy has to struggle simply to keep up with your average TV sitcom.

In poorer parts of the state, however, churches are struggling simply to make ends meet.

When the soldiers grabbed them they simply struggled to get free without striking out.

They are simply struggling harder or less effectively than their classmates.

"The result is that a country rich in human talent and natural resources is a place where millions struggle simply to stay alive."

It was not long before some of them were struggling simply to survive.