Also means
to struggle, to strive
Usage Note
ringen as a sport means to compete in wrestling; er ringt im Verein. Figuratively it is very common: um Worte ringen (struggle to find words), um eine Lösung ringen (wrestle with a solution). Strong verb: rang, gerungen.
Examples
"Er ringt seit Jahren für den nationalen Sportverband."
Natural Translation
He has been wrestling for the national sports association for years.
Literal Translation
He wrestles since years for the national sports-association.

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