hurt

Example Sentences

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"Sometimes saying, 'you hurt me', can sound harsh," Yunjin explained in the album's liner notes, "but it can also mean I care enough about us that I want things to get better."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

That part—putting the waterproofing on the pool—may not hurt.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

Administrators argued that a union would hurt — not help — workers who have complained about pay, hours and benefits amid rising costs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“When people are overwhelmed by today’s financial pressures, they often delay saving, avoid making decisions or react emotionally to market volatility, all of which can hurt long-term outcomes.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

It hurt, but at least I didn’t look like I’d seen a ghost, or, I amended with a grimace, a Cocoon written in my own handwriting.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin