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suffering

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


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But unlike most modern trauma-horror films, a character’s suffering isn’t the crux of the story, but rather its entry point.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Those without a strong brand identity and fan base have been suffering.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

The emergency services said two people received medical treatment after suffering abrasions and around 70 people were evacuated as the fire was put out.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

"For over two and a half years, journalists in Gaza have recorded death, destruction, and human suffering in unparalleled terms," reads the citation of the award.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Of all the world’s errors, he seemed to feel, the most fundamental was the “erasing” of people, the “hiding away” of suffering.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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