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suffering

[suhf-er-ing, suhf-ring] / ˈsʌf ər ɪŋ, ˈsʌf rɪŋ /


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"This has resulted in a number of calls from people suffering from heat related illnesses including a number of coach passengers," they said.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

In my favor: though not a Buddhist, I am intellectually, if not spiritually, drawn to Buddhism’s doctrines of suffering, impermanence and nonattachment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Without Brink, who remains out after suffering an ankle sprain against Golden State, the Sparks were glad to have Plum back.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Furthermore, Lord Biggar challenges the core premise of Project Spire and reparatory justice as a whole - that historic suffering directly dictates modern disadvantage.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

“You’re suffering from malnutrition. You must be careful what you eat.”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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