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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 leg injury in the French Open semi-final against Sinner harmed his chances, then he considered retiring from their Wimbledon semi-final because of a groin problem.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 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

“Oh, really,” said Roscuro, “this is too extraordinary. This is too wonderful. I must tell Botticelli that he was wrong. Suffering is not the answer. Light is the answer. ”

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo




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