long-suffering

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But the one prize the Ducks’ long-suffering fans really wanted, a playoff berth, remained just out of reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Ernest and his long-suffering fiancée had come to the bank in the hope of securing a loan to turn a habit of solving crimes into a legitimate business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

In bad news for long-suffering passengers, DB head Evelyn Palla told a press conference that the write-off resulted from expectations of a poor service stretching into the future.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Her hair had gone steel gray, and she pulled it back in a severe bun that showed off the long-suffering look on her face.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez