long-suffering

Example Sentences

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That’s probably not what the team’s long-suffering fans wanted to hear.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Last week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped below 6% for the first time in 3½ years, giving a potential boost to the long-suffering housing market just before the important spring selling season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Most of the pain will be felt by the long-suffering Iranian people.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The president, the survivor of countless negotiations with his long-suffering creditors, chose his words carefully.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Aru’s long-suffering Spider-Man pajamas did little to protect her.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi