suffering
Example Sentences
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"Whatever sentence he was given could never make up for everything. The victims' suffering was seen by the court - I was thankful for that."
From BBC
She also proposed tightening the “serious injury” standard that courts use to determine damages for pain and suffering, which can result in jackpot awards.
The attacks have spurred urgent humanitarian concerns, with millions of Ukrainians suffering long periods without electricity and heating during a cold snap where temperatures have dropped to -20C in some parts of the country.
From Barron's
The poet finds no comfort in his grief because, in Hardy’s view, the universe is indifferent to our sufferings.
"There's so much suffering that I have endured that I would not have endured if I'd been diagnosed when I was younger," said George.
From BBC
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