suffering

Example Sentences

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During his inaugural Palm Sunday address, the pontiff denounced those who use God to justify war and urged prayers for peace, particularly for those suffering in the Middle East.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"I'm doing this to pray for the healing of my seven-month-old baby, who is suffering from pneumonia," John David, clutching a whip in one hand, told AFP at the beginning of the procession.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"It's suffering for something you love. I think that's what the team did really well. They were prepared for a difficult scenario and for momentum shifts," she added.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Industries that rely on items such as fertilizer to grow food or helium to make computer chips are suffering from shortages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It was a smile meant to hide suffering.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young