hurt
Example Sentences
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"I would accept not getting the bonus, but the thing that really hurt was the penalty. It's not the golden scheme it was sold as."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
That part—putting the waterproofing on the pool—may not hurt.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
Opponents said it is subjective which combinations of nucleic acids are considered dangerous and warn that the costs of complying could hurt startups.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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
Who knew all day, every day sitting on a bumpy, shaking wagon could hurt so much?
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
