Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The 41-year-old racing veteran had been suffering from a serious cough, even as he competed earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

According to her family, the woman, who had been suffering from a traumatic brain injury, left that evening for a walk and never returned.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

"I remember that moment, 18 years ago, in the GP surgery as if it happened yesterday," said Jones, 29, who had been suffering with severe anaemia.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

"He died on February 14 and had been suffering for a year: he had heart problems and was diabetic," his wife told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

I had been healing while they had been suffering.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai