The residents of Springfield endured the winter of 1675 under siege conditions.

This township also had the highest rate of unemployment in Wirral during this time (33 per cent), and its residents were enduring high levels of social deprivation.

This idea was rejected, and the residents of Springfield endured the winter of 1675 under siege conditions.

But if residents of the Outer Banks endured the most severe destruction, they at least were prepared for it by long acquaintance with nature's worst.

For some communities, it was the third time in two years that residents had endured a devastating flood.

Grozny's residents have endured so much hardship that not even the prospect of a war necessarily impels them to flee.

The report said some residents endured soiled undergarments for three and four hours at a time despite calls for assistance.

Any lack of enthusiasm would be churlish given the saga the club and residents have endured and dire need for a practical solution.

"Perhaps the elevators are overcrowded and residents must endure long waits to go up or down," Mr. Schechter said.

In addition, residents have endured prolonged power failures, flooding, mud and clouds of mosquitoes.