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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 from speech disorders, he talks constantly and sometimes incoherently, disturbing other residents, Madeleine said.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

Suffering a shock loss in the Roland Garros last 16 is a mark of how far Draper has come in the past year.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 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

When I shall tell you this, Shun, your generous Heart shall not question that we considered Means by which we might relieve him of his Suffering.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson




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