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hurt

[hurt] / hɜrt /








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Gates repeated that it was a mistake for him to ever meet Epstein and that he was sorry that he lent Epstein any credibility and hurt the reputation of his Gates Foundation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

January traffic was hurt by the winter storm Fern, the company said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Cardellini: That was our first scene together, really placing your weight on somebody in a way where you just don’t want to hurt somebody’s face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The trial previously heard that in 2020, he wrote to Complainant A expressing "regret" for the "hurt, pain and distress" he had caused her.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

She saw the hurt, apologized, brought you an ice cream sundae later.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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