suffering

Example Sentences

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Last month, Mohammadi's brother Hamidreza said his sister had been found unconscious by fellow inmates at Zanjan prison after suffering a suspected heart attack.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Isolated and traumatised by drones and missiles, seafarers in the Gulf face grave mental suffering after more than two months stuck on board in the Middle East war, maritime charities warn.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

The Conservatives lost their position as the parliament's largest opposition party, suffering their worst-ever Holyrood election result to finish with 12 seats.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

It’s difficult to pinpoint which of the show’s many virtues keep viewers coming back, but a good guess would be the suffering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

I’d invested five months in this work, but all the suffering I had thought was leading me toward prosperity could instead be dragging me to my doom.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo