long-suffering

Example Sentences

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Ernest and his long-suffering fiancée had come to the bank in the hope of securing a loan to turn a habit of solving crimes into a legitimate business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

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

Most of the pain will be felt by the long-suffering Iranian people.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“Ah,” he said with the air of the long-suffering.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor