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suffer

[suhf-er] / ˈsʌf ər /




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They suffer from elevated nutrient levels, which can lead to the growth of algae, depriving fish and other aquatic life of oxygen.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Their hinterlands, Ms. Smith argues, are populated by those who suffer the force of these ambitions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

While credit scores can suffer when borrowers are just a few months behind, entering default brings the possibility of more serious consequences, including garnished wages or Social Security payments.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

These trees "need natural disturbances such as fires," according to the government department Environment Canada, but suffer from repeated, intense fires that prevent them from regenerating.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

He expected that fully half of all U.S. home mortgage loans—many trillions of dollars’ worth—would suffer losses.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Looming over the crackdown is the failing health of 80-year-old Ortega, who suffers from lupus and kidney failure.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Krupych is proud of his service - a tattoo on his neck declares "Glory to the Ukrainian Armed Forces" – but he suffers from nightmares.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Read on: CoreWeave’s stock suffers another long losing streak.

From MarketWatch Jul. 16, 2026

Revealing his luxurious lifestyle would shatter the state’s propaganda that Kim suffers alongside his people—nearly half of whom are malnourished.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

I bet he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Cameron Brink scored five points over 19 minutes in her fourth game back from an ankle injury suffered on June 15 that sidelined the Sparks forward for a month.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Shares of Topsports International, Nike’s largest distributor in China, suffered a record drop, plunging as much as 28% in Hong Kong.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

Elsewhere, Michael van Gerwen's campaign ended as he suffered a 14-12 defeat to fellow Dutchman Dirk van Duijvenbode.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

But if I hadn’t made those moves and tried to meet her halfway, I do believe our relationship would have suffered, and I wouldn’t have been able to leave on good terms.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Despite the agreement, the Catholic Church suffered constant harassment from the Nazi Party.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Consumers have filed at least four lawsuits against Taco Bell in connection with their illnesses, alleging the chain sold adulterated products that led to lost wages, suffering and bodily harm.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

"I can see my camels suffering from extreme heat," Ali Umer, a camel herder from Semera in Afar, told the BBC.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The agreement comes as Panama complains its boats are suffering tighter controls in China, following the cancellation of a Hong Kong company's concession to operate two ports in the Panama Canal.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

After suffering the loss of her child, journalist Esme Saleh leaned into her creative side, painting folk art-inspired taper candles as a way to move forward.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

A mortal cannot gaze upon the true appearance of a god without suffering consequences.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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