The problem with holding competitive elections in which the outcome is predetermined is that credibility and legitimacy suffer dearly.

If they have any kind of power, or access to power, your department could suffer dearly.

"Our mistakes and your mistakes caused both of us to suffer dearly."

It was a hugely unpopular move and the Labour Party was to suffer dearly for the restriction in the elections of 1950.

"These families suffered dearly, and they suffered in silence," he said.

He suffered dearly for his bravery, sustaining an injury so severe that his entire leg had to be amputated.

But the theaters would suffer dearly.

That period was the zenith of Western involvement in Africa, and we suffered dearly for it.

The failed rebellion cost Seaforth his title and his tenants suffered dearly.

She'd traveled the mountain trail without complaint, but suffered dearly for it.