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[suhf-er] / ˈsʌf ər /




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VW, in the process of slashing thousands of jobs as profits and sales suffer, is seeking to reduce global production capacities by around one million vehicles -- half in China and half elsewhere, particularly Europe.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

In Psalm 73, Asaph pleads with God, wondering why good men suffer while the wicked prosper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

One may experience increased soil activity, while another may suffer a major decline.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Now he’s worried that if he doesn’t find the right ways to lower fertilizer and other farming input costs, his bottom line will suffer again.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 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




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