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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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His family said Hardy died on Friday night after suffering a heart attack, remembering him as "a man of family, of boundless creativity" and "so full of life right to the end".

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

Overexploited for decades, the Colorado River is also suffering from the "unprecedented multi-decade drought" that has plagued the region for 25 years, the interior department said.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

But Adeyemi describes suffering somatic pain and panic attacks, alleging she is still being antagonized behind the scenes.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2026

Other corners of the produce aisle are suffering, too.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

I’d invested five months in this work, but all the suffering I had thought was leading me toward prosperity could instead be dragging me to my doom.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

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

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

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

“A queen must know the sufferings of her people.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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