suffer
verb (used without object)
to undergo or feel pain or distress.
have been suffering
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present perfect progressiveof suffer.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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European chemicals companies have been suffering from higher costs, including oil and gas prices which are used as a basis for many products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
“The Pitt,” discussed the need to bring more productions back to Los Angeles where thousands of out-of-work film professionals have been suffering.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
"You are brave to speak out so publicly… I have been suffering in silence," one person commented.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2025
Since the beginning of winter, I have been suffering from body pain due to the injury I sustained last August.
From Slate ● Feb. 25, 2025
He must have been suffering just as much emotionally.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
