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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There is no mercy for the suffering of their grieving mothers and fathers.
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Ronald S. Safer, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Since 2017, Florida has had no caps on pain and suffering awards in medical malpractice suits because the Florida Supreme Court ruled them unconstitutional.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Any type of celeb has the potential to benefit from the specific suffering involved.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 May 2025
The governor reminded Floridians that state law still allows anyone to sue for economic damages, and cited a lack of caps on such noneconomic damages as pain and suffering as a major flaw in the bill sent to him to sign.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
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Ronald S. Safer, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Since 2017, Florida has had no caps on pain and suffering awards in medical malpractice suits because the Florida Supreme Court ruled them unconstitutional.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Any type of celeb has the potential to benefit from the specific suffering involved.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 29 May 2025
The governor reminded Floridians that state law still allows anyone to sue for economic damages, and cited a lack of caps on such noneconomic damages as pain and suffering as a major flaw in the bill sent to him to sign.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 29 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 7 Jun. 2025.
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