long-suffering

Example Sentences

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The president, the survivor of countless negotiations with his long-suffering creditors, chose his words carefully.

From MarketWatch

Wales captain Dewi Lake has urged long-suffering home fans to bring "support and noise" when his struggling side bid to revive their Six Nations campaign against Scotland in Cardiff on Saturday.

From Barron's

Despite their struggles in the league under Postecoglou, the Australian's attacking style at least provided entertainment for long-suffering fans, in contrast to Frank's dour defensive game plan.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, Reese Witherspoon triumphed for playing June Carter, the talented, long-suffering wife of Johnny Cash, in “Walk the Line.”

From Los Angeles Times

The man dug into his pocket with a long-suffering sigh, the dim light gleaming off a sprinkling of curly gray hairs on his saggy pectorals and belly.

From Literature