long-suffering

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In bad news for long-suffering passengers, DB head Evelyn Palla told a press conference that the write-off resulted from expectations of a poor service stretching into the future.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Speaking as a very long-suffering Angels fan, I can tell you what my No. 1 priority is for the organization.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

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

We sighed, exchanged stoic, long-suffering looks, and pushed on.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson