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suffering

[suhf-er-ing, suhf-ring] / ˈsʌf ər ɪŋ, ˈsʌf rɪŋ /


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He was suffering from a strained tendon in his right ankle resting at home when his ice cream manager called with a request for assistance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"Companies that used to be the pride of Germany are suffering."

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Hearts have missed out on the chance to win their first top flight league trophy in 66 years after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Scottish Premiership holders Celtic.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Lindstrom’s work aimed to inspire empathy and humanize those suffering in the margins of society, but it also catalyzed policy change.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

I believe it means the Pickled Onion owes me a few ginger ales and perhaps a chicken dinner for my suffering.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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