hurting for
Example Sentences
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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
That did not come to pass, but it’s not as if the convention was hurting for icons.
From Salon • Aug. 24, 2024
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
“You must really be hurting for hit points right now, after fighting Acererak.”
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
