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suffering

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


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"Where we have individual offences, often another police force won't know that another force is suffering the same offenders, so that collaborative response is much more effective," she said.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

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

Charlie Wilson, one of the most potent voices in 1980s funk, played more than 35 shows last year before suffering multiple strokes in October.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

County homeowners suffering financial hardship whose homes remain uninhabitable.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

“You’re suffering from malnutrition. You must be careful what you eat.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

The stories and sufferings of prison life have often been captured in the melodies of incarcerated musicians.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Dame Sarah said the Pope's message "reminded us that despite our sufferings, people long for life in all its fullness and countless people are working each day for this vision of the common good".

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

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

From Barron's Mar. 25, 2026

Coon: It’s meaningful that Mike set this season in Thailand, in a Buddhist country, because, of course, if you look at the tenets of Buddhism, one of the great sufferings is comparing mind.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 31, 2025

In her turn, Helen Burns asked me to explain, and I proceeded forthwith to pour out, in my own way, the tale of my sufferings and resentments.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë




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