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hurt

[hurt] / hɜrt /








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It doesn’t hurt, either, that his quarterback got a full spring and summer under his belt as a Bruin.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

"All of those things seem a lot more sharp and a lot more real, and it can hurt."

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

And if you ever want to pop the question, it won’t hurt her options.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

The broadcaster also said that around 10 people were hurt at a nursing home for the elderly.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

Was he hurt that I hadn’t told him?

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

"We are witnessing an avoidable crisis that disproportionally hurts children," said Andrew Racine, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

General Mills has resorted to cutting prices even when it hurts earnings, just to stop consumers from walking away.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

A bad credit score hurts your ability to take out a loan, rent housing and even qualify for certain jobs.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

It is 28 years since Argentina ended my World Cup dream at France '98 - and it still hurts now.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

“Every time it storms like this, my leg hurts something terrible. Sometimes I just have to grit my teeth to keep from screaming.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

The fines against Google have been expected for months as part of a probe that began in 2024, but Brussels has faced claims of delaying the move over fears of hurting ties with Washington.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Hollywood may be hurting, but let the Bowl now save the day by inspiring Hollywood to reinvent, in its backyard, film with live music.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

But we saw during recent visits to Iran how its deepening economic and financial crisis is hurting.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Krispy Kreme doesn’t think weight-loss drugs are hurting business.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

By the time we had the old gals taken care of, my hands were hurting all over.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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