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  • present participle of suffer.
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suffering

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


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The Semi and the Roadster have been in the works for years, suffering repeated delays since they were both introduced to investors by Musk as concepts in November 2017.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

In 2019, when he was still president, Duterte revealed he was suffering from myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune condition that causes nerve malfunction.

From BBC Sep. 16, 2026

County homeowners suffering financial hardship whose homes remain uninhabitable.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

In that scenario, exports would be 26.9% lower and gross domestic product down 6.9%, with the poorest countries suffering the largest losses.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Kermit, who was not only suffering from insect bites but also from another outbreak of boils, still managed to help.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

Some of the melodies composed by incarcerated musicians have become enduring American tunes—as have many songs about the stories and sufferings of prisoners.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Researchers have increasingly linked such sufferings to heavy social media use among adolescents.

From Barron's Mar. 25, 2026

"I express my closeness to the sufferings... for all the Israeli people and the Palestinian people," the message said.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2025

He reminded Americans that they had “in a common cause fought and triumphed together. The independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts—of common dangers, sufferings, and successes.”

From Salon Jan. 17, 2025

The king saw his father was right, but he could not bear the sufferings of his people.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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