long-suffering
adjective
long-suf·fer·ing
ˈlȯŋ-ˌsə-f(ə-)riŋ 
-ˈsə-
: patiently enduring lasting offense or hardship
long-suffering
noun
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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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Winters in many parts of Iran can be extremely cold, and the commencement of such blackouts portends a possible long hard winter of discontent for Iran’s long-suffering people.
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Daniel Markind, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Building excitement with a long-suffering fan base that’s getting its first taste of the Harbaugh Brand of Enthusiasm Unknown to Mankind and loving it.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 26 Nov. 2024
Under Dan Quinn, Washington has displayed much greater effort and execution than the team’s long-suffering fans are accustomed to.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
In her role as the long-suffering eldest daughter, Eva gamely tries to get them back into a recognizable rhythm, even while going through the surreal motions of picking the last outfit Grace will ever wear.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Markind, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Building excitement with a long-suffering fan base that’s getting its first taste of the Harbaugh Brand of Enthusiasm Unknown to Mankind and loving it.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 26 Nov. 2024
Under Dan Quinn, Washington has displayed much greater effort and execution than the team’s long-suffering fans are accustomed to.
—Dan Pompei, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
In her role as the long-suffering eldest daughter, Eva gamely tries to get them back into a recognizable rhythm, even while going through the surreal motions of picking the last outfit Grace will ever wear.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Long-suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-suffering. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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