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

That’s probably not what the team’s long-suffering fans wanted to hear.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 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

We sighed, exchanged stoic, long-suffering looks, and pushed on.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson