1.   In August, the island suffered some damages with the passing of Tropical storm Iris.

2.   In August, the island suffered some damages when Tropical storm Iris passed by.

3.   Okinawans object that their island suffers from a disproportionately heavy American military presence.

4.   The island has suffered several brushfires, leaving some areas denuded of vegetation.

5.   The island suffers routine power outages because of fuel shortages.

6.   The island has suffered a series of boom-and-bust cycles involving speculation in real estate and stocks.

7.   The island suffered its first casualties in the emergency Saturday, a car accident involving a British Marine.

8.   The island suffers from high rates of crime, unemployment and inflation.

9.   The island suffers routine power outages due to fuel shortages.

10.   The island ultimately suffered only a handful of confirmed cases, but tourist numbers slumped.