long-suffering

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His own wife was long-suffering in more ways than one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But the one prize the Ducks’ long-suffering fans really wanted, a playoff berth, remained just out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 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

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