long-suffering
adjective
long-suf·fer·ing
ˈlȯŋ-ˌsə-f(ə-)riŋ 
-ˈsə-
: patiently enduring lasting offense or hardship
long-suffering
noun
Examples of long-suffering in a Sentence
you will need infinite long-suffering to put up with that arrogant jerk
the long-suffering parents calmly waited until the tantrum had passed
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With the Knicks’ star trio of fellow Villanova alums Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges in the midst of a major playoff run, perhaps the arrival of Pope Leo XIV is a sign that the good Lord is finally on the the side of the long-suffering team.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
But Matthew’s also married: to the long-suffering Sophie (Heather Graham), and so the ensuing affair must remain a secret.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 May 2025
This series has a real old-school vibe, with the reckless abandon of two long-suffering franchises.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
For one pitch-perfect game, at least, the long-suffering denizens of Leafs Nation were treated to something that almost felt like playoff calm.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2025
But Matthew’s also married: to the long-suffering Sophie (Heather Graham), and so the ensuing affair must remain a secret.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 May 2025
This series has a real old-school vibe, with the reckless abandon of two long-suffering franchises.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
For one pitch-perfect game, at least, the long-suffering denizens of Leafs Nation were treated to something that almost felt like playoff calm.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for long-suffering
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“Long-suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-suffering. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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