hurt
Example Sentences
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“He couldn’t hurt a fly, see? He’s so kind, look at how much time he’s spending alongside the youth, how much he cares about their happiness!”
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
I thought that I couldn’t get hurt if I was completely conscious throughout the endeavor.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
The transport and logistics company said the Middle East conflict hurt first-quarter sea freight volumes, but its air, road and contract logistics businesses had a strong start to the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
“The worst case is a zombie agreement that would hurt us in attracting investment.”
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
I wish you were here, stroking my hair, telling me everything was going to be all right, like you did when I was a child and had hurt myself.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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