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[suhf-er] / ˈsʌf ər /




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The commission often investigates disorderly trading in markets or cases in which highflying fund managers suffer sudden losses.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

The stock sank 25% in recent morning trading, which put it on track to suffer its biggest one-day loss since the stock began trading in October 2002, according to FactSet data.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

Both countries will suffer economic harm from this trade war, and Canada will likely suffer more.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2026

In 2023, a study for China's Mental Health Blue Book found that nearly 95 million people suffer from depression and more than 30% were under 18 years old.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

“That is not hard to guess. Now you know better. Well, that is one of the three foundations of learning: see much, study much, suffer much.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

He suffers from the two facts that he achieved unique fame for the surgery named for him and he didn’t strike out hitters, he finessed them.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

But this government-run primary school for girls in Faridabad, a district on the outskirts of the Indian capital Delhi, suffers from a host of problems.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

He suffers horrible burns, but she dashes away unscathed.

From Salon Aug. 19, 2026

The aggressive maneuver came in a motion arguing that the plaintiffs should be held financially responsible for damages Paramount suffers during litigation seeking to block the $81 billion deal.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

If he suffers then he deserves to suffer, marrying a young girl like you not ten months afterwards.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

Cleveland Police said the fire had also left a 48-year-old woman in a critical condition in hospital alongside another three people who suffered non-life threatening injuries.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

In 2012, Curry suffered a massive stroke requiring brain surgery that left him with limited mobility; as recently as last year, when he released his memoir “Vagabond,” he could not walk.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

How did Hardy endure the knee injuries he suffered throughout most of the almost four years he played for the Eagles, Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

While species originating from "very hot countries are feeling comfortable", Martin said that "species from more temperate environments may have suffered more".

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

She had suffered everything I had and yet she seemed to carry no burden of rage.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

But, the trial, in five NHS trust areas, found it did not stop patients suffering relapses, and some critics say there needs to be further research into its effectiveness.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

My friend refused because he was still suffering from his injuries, and the lawyer withdrew.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

Stewart played through a stress fracture in his foot throughout his freshman season after suffering the injury in August.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 26, 2026

Al-Megrahi was released by Scottish authorities on compassionate grounds in 2009 as he was suffering from terminal cancer.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

I think he expected me to agree wholeheartedly about the suffering of the Haitian poor and the injustices of the world, but I couldn’t always summon the same anger he felt.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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