hurt
Example Sentences
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If inflationary pressures get worse, that would hurt China’s globally competitive exporters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The prospect of higher borrowing costs once again hurt tech firms, which tumbled on Wall Street, where the Nasdaq sank two percent and the S&P 500 shed almost as much.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
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
Northern Ireland Justice Minister Naomi Long said those carrying out violent acts were "weaponising genuine hurt, concern and anger" that people are feeling.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
She was poking at something she knew would hurt.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
