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suffer at the hands of somebody or something
to suffer at the hands of somebody or something
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to experience pain, hardship, or mistreatment inflicted by someone or something
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Example
The villagers suffered at the hands of a severe drought, leading to food shortages.
She suffered at the hands of her abusive ex-partner for years.
The animals in the zoo should n't have to suffer at the hands of neglectful caretakers.
Example
The villagers suffered at the hands of a severe drought, leading to food shortages.
She suffered at the hands of her abusive ex-partner for years.
The animals in the zoo shouldn't have to suffer at the hands of neglectful caretakers.
Many citizens feel they are suffering at the hands of an inept government.
The workers suffered at the hands of unfair labor practices by their employer.
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