long-suffering

Example Sentences

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His own wife was long-suffering in more ways than one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I hope voters check out at least one episode to see Patricia Arquette’s commanding performance as Maggie Murdaugh, Alex’s long-suffering, demanding wife.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 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

Lucinda let out one of her long-suffering sighs.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez