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hurt

[hurt] / hɜrt /








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Esther Holm, Rebecca Grossman’s attorney, told jurors in closing arguments Tuesday that the evidence showed her client never intended to hurt the children and that $176 million already sent a message.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

January traffic was hurt by the winter storm Fern, the company said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Most voters aren’t against environmental progress, but they also want realistic policies that don’t hurt industries people depend on for jobs and income.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The trial previously heard that in 2020, he wrote to Complainant A expressing "regret" for the "hurt, pain and distress" he had caused her.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

My heart thumped so hard it hurt as two more questions rose up in my chest: where was Will?

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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