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suffer

[suhf-er] / ˈsʌf ər /




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Civic communities suffer an injury because public confidence in the administration of justice is eroded.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2026

"We are seeing certain countries holding the process hostage as vulnerable people suffer heat stress, and king tides and storms, drought and famine," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

Ruth says she is traumatised and continues to suffer flashbacks.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

She’s not the only woman calling for one; doctors, researchers, and advocates regularly use this term to describe the paradigm shift necessary to ensure fewer women suffer.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

"George and you will have to suffer the consequences."

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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