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suffer

[suhf-er] / ˈsʌf ər /




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They’re in for a bad surprise — and their portfolios will likely suffer as a result.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

VW, in the process of slashing thousands of jobs as profits and sales suffer, is seeking to reduce global production capacities by around one million vehicles -- half in China and half elsewhere, particularly Europe.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

In Psalm 73, Asaph pleads with God, wondering why good men suffer while the wicked prosper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

One may experience increased soil activity, while another may suffer a major decline.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

It remains unclear how many people will suffer long-term effects from radiation exposure as a result of the Fukushima meltdowns.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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