long-suffering
Example Sentences
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He’s great in “Jay Kelly,” his loyal, long-suffering agent acting as a nice, human foil to George Clooney’s sometimes insufferable star.
From Los Angeles Times
Despite concerns for the future, long-suffering Cubans put on a brave face.
From Barron's
But history is nothing to fret about, especially after Alibaba’s rally this year fueled by a pivot to artificial intelligence that was a relief to long-suffering investors.
From Barron's
The Ducks long-suffering supporters are also ready for the pain of the last seven seasons to ease.
From Los Angeles Times
George Harrison offers spoken holiday wishes before introducing long-suffering road manager, Mal Evans, who offers his own greeting.
From Salon
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