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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Sokola dealt with immense emotional pain and suffering and gave up her acting dreams after the assault, the suit said.
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Katherine Koretski, NBC news, 8 May 2025
By implementing commonsense reforms, voters, policymakers and medical institutions can team up to radically reduce death and suffering as a result of this devastating disease.
—Steven Levitt, Boston Herald, 6 May 2025
Nearly all Jewish Israelis (94.5%) believe that Hamas bears a great deal of responsibility for the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, according to the IDI poll.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Yet even as Bix seems to be an avatar for all the suffering and trauma the Star Wars galaxy has to offer, Arjona is adamant that her character is not a victim.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 2 May 2025
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Katherine Koretski, NBC news, 8 May 2025
By implementing commonsense reforms, voters, policymakers and medical institutions can team up to radically reduce death and suffering as a result of this devastating disease.
—Steven Levitt, Boston Herald, 6 May 2025
Nearly all Jewish Israelis (94.5%) believe that Hamas bears a great deal of responsibility for the suffering of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, according to the IDI poll.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
Yet even as Bix seems to be an avatar for all the suffering and trauma the Star Wars galaxy has to offer, Arjona is adamant that her character is not a victim.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 2 May 2025
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 17 May. 2025.
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