hurting for
Example Sentences
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Neither were most of them hurting for attention, which is probably why my brain connected those long-ago irritants with this present one.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Nvidia isn’t hurting for money, as evidenced by the world’s largest companies continuing to empty their own coffers on AI infrastructure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
In its announcement, the company also appeared to threaten what this move could mean for California, which has been hurting for gasoline as more and more refineries close.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2025
We are by no means hurting for money, but I’m hesitant to say anything because I bring in so much less than him.
From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2024
“And you used to go all the time. I know we haven’t been hurting for supplies, but maybe if you met with your source...”
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
