suffer
verb (used without object)
to undergo or feel pain or distress.
are suffering
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present progressiveof suffer.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"They are suffering at the moment, and we're trying to reach out and make connections."
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Poll after poll indicates that Republicans are suffering from an enthusiasm gap.
From Slate ● Sep. 12, 2026
Some countries have opted to limit their relations with the Taliban authorities until there are changes in Afghanistan, where people are suffering "very real harm" according to the United Nations.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“This is a PR cleanup situation. This is the mayor understanding that businesses are suffering as a result of lack of access,” Shorter said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“I feel better if I help. They are suffering more than I do,” she says.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
