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  • present participle of suffer.
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suffering

[suhf-er-ing, suhf-ring] / ˈsʌf ər ɪŋ, ˈsʌf rɪŋ /


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Suffering what was likely a traumatic brain injury, he sank into a deep depression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Suffering a blow to his hand in the second quarter, Stafford missed seven passes in a row.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

Suffering from terminal prostate cancer, Megrahi was released from prison in Scotland on compassionate grounds in 2009.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

Suffering blurred vision and painful ringing in his ears, he could barely walk or talk and had to be taken to the emergency room.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024

“It really doesn't matter to me very much anymore. Suffering has only strengthened me.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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