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[suhf-er] / ˈsʌf ər /




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They loved his jokes and gutsy performances, saying the SDF actually meant "Suffer Don Finish" in Pidgin, reflecting that under his leadership suffering would end.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2023

However, the album is also surprisingly pop-leaning; despite their names, the foundation of tracks like "Suffer the Children" and "Watch Me Bleed" have more in common with bubbly synth-pop singles than more macabre fare.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2023

The letter – which was titled "Why Do Girls Suffer from Body Image?" – discusses the significant impact that body image has on girls in particular, especially for their mental and physical health.

From Fox News • Jan. 20, 2022

The flatter and more uniform black of the female nude in Mr. Marshall’s “You Must Suffer if You Want to be Beautiful,” by contrast, pushes the color’s political subtext right to the front.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2018

The man said: "Suffer me first to go and bury my father."

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 4 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Lectures by Ingersoll, Robert Green




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