suffer privation
Example Sentences
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It is certain that at no time . . . will my mother suffer privation.
From Time Magazine Archive
In this war it is trifling ... if one folk must suffer privation in this or that way.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Lord helping us, we would rather suffer privation than contract debts.
From The Life of Trust: Being a Narrative of the Lord's Dealings With George Müller by Wayland, H. L. (Heman Lincoln)
Though they may suffer privation or loss they are glad that they can live on by the mercy of Buddha.
From The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People by Scott, J.W. Robertson
It is true for the time being I have nothing left for myself, but it is better that the servant should suffer privation than his lord.
From The Youth of the Great Elector by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)
