long-suffering

Example Sentences

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Speaking as a very long-suffering Angels fan, I can tell you what my No. 1 priority is for the organization.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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

From BBC

The statement didn’t mention the goal of regime change or the prospect of empowering the country’s long-suffering opposition.

From The Wall Street Journal

Maybe it leads to a better government for the long-suffering Iranian people.

From Los Angeles Times