long-suffering

Example Sentences

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Last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped below 6% for the first time in 3½ years, giving a potential boost to the long-suffering housing market just before the important spring selling season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Most of the pain will be felt by the long-suffering Iranian people.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Maybe it leads to a better government for the long-suffering Iranian people.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

The president, the survivor of countless negotiations with his long-suffering creditors, chose his words carefully.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 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