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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As a long-suffering Angels fan, its a pleasure to at least be able to listen to them.
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Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Washington tumbled four spots in the draft lottery this month, a devastating blow to a long-suffering team that had positioned itself as favorably as possible to win the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
Regardless of whether their long-suffering Maple Leafs would prevail against the Panthers, this would be a memorable day for them.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 18 May 2025
And oh, did the long-suffering Knicks’ supporters revel in the victory.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Washington tumbled four spots in the draft lottery this month, a devastating blow to a long-suffering team that had positioned itself as favorably as possible to win the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 May 2025
Regardless of whether their long-suffering Maple Leafs would prevail against the Panthers, this would be a memorable day for them.
—Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 18 May 2025
And oh, did the long-suffering Knicks’ supporters revel in the victory.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 17 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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