suffering
Example Sentences
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He was suffering from a strained tendon in his right ankle resting at home when his ice cream manager called with a request for assistance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
"Companies that used to be the pride of Germany are suffering."
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Hearts have missed out on the chance to win their first top flight league trophy in 66 years after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Scottish Premiership holders Celtic.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Lindstrom’s work aimed to inspire empathy and humanize those suffering in the margins of society, but it also catalyzed policy change.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
I believe it means the Pickled Onion owes me a few ginger ales and perhaps a chicken dinner for my suffering.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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Because of Winn-Dixie
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