long-suffering
Example Sentences
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And when Pete and his cohorts arrive, they’re too broadly quirky to be either menacing or hysterical, although Olyphant’s long-suffering leader has some nice moments slowly processing how dumb Todd and Allegra are.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
In bad news for long-suffering passengers, DB head Evelyn Palla told a press conference that the write-off resulted from expectations of a poor service stretching into the future.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
The statement didn’t mention the goal of regime change or the prospect of empowering the country’s long-suffering opposition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
Most of the pain will be felt by the long-suffering Iranian people.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
Beloved gave the world a long-suffering look, and Jam leaned against a cabinet with a grin plastered on her face, watching them banter.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
