suffering
noun
suf·fer·ing
ˈsə-f(ə-)riŋ 
Examples of suffering in a Sentence
ways to alleviate human suffering
They hope these new drugs will help to bring an end to the suffering of arthritis patients.
His lawsuit seeks damages for pain and suffering.
the sufferings of the dying
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Aid agencies said no aid has entered through the southern border crossings in two days as talks in Cairo were paused Thursday as hopes dimmed that a cease-fire agreement would be reached to end the suffering.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Moore’s slow walk and hunched shoulders add to the sense of her character’s suffering.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 May 2024
Moore’s slow walk and hunched shoulders add to the sense of her character’s suffering.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
See all Example Sentences for suffering
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“Suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suffering. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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