suffers

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But as her mom’s care needs progressed, Valencia began providing 24-hour care for her mother, who also suffers from aphasia — a language disorder that impairs speaking, understanding, reading and writing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

While there are pockets of downtown that are thriving and local residents say life is improving, Los Angeles’ downtown suffers from an image problem that is weighing on how it is perceived.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Europe suffers from higher electricity prices than the U.S. and China, which will hamper its ability to attract data centers, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"After 16 years in elite sport, I know when performance suffers, you dive into the core of the issue, change the culture and you build a team that can deliver," she wrote.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But, of course, La Romana has already been spoken for by Tía Flor's little goddaughter, who suffers from asthma and shouldn't be contradicted.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez