Example Sentences

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His art has suffered and he finds himself at a creative standstill.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Las Vegas has suffered from uneven tourism trends as well as sports-betting competition, but analysts say there’s reason to believe things are looking up for Sin City.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Some of those are in economically-sensitive sectors, such as consumer discretionary, which has suffered from higher oil prices and interest rates.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Foden's form has suffered just as badly as Palmer's - though over a longer period.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“I am sorry, very sorry, but a wand that has suffered this degree of damage cannot be repaired by any means that I know of.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling