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long-suffering
1. adj. Having endured mental or physical discomfort for a protracted period of time patiently or without complaint.
His long-suffering wife may have had to put up with him for many years, but she also benefited when times were good.
2. n. Long endurance or patience.

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There was no mention of long-suffering husbands waiting for their wives to get home.

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