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Nvidia isn’t hurting for money, as evidenced by the world’s largest companies continuing to empty their own coffers on AI infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026

In its announcement, the company also appeared to threaten what this move could mean for California, which has been hurting for gasoline as more and more refineries close.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2025

We are by no means hurting for money, but I’m hesitant to say anything because I bring in so much less than him.

From Slate ● Feb. 5, 2024

In November he examined Hallmark’s ratings durability at a time when most non-news cable channels are hurting for live-plus-same day viewers.

From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2023

I know he couldn't have foreseen this, must be hurting for me because, in fact, I believe he cares about me.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins


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