hurtful
Example Sentences
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“It’s hurtful, because the people who are calling me rat and snitch, they’re all officers,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
"I'm happy to clear it up, because it's the most hurtful thing and the exact opposite of what was reported," Johnson told The Telegraph.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Everything that’s happening right now, it’s very hurtful, very painful for our family.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
Eight days later, Sotomayor issued an apology, saying her comment was inappropriate and hurtful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
I stood motionless, stunned by the hurtful words.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
