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  • present participle of hurt.
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“It’s important to recognize that people work in fits and starts. It’s like starting an exercise program. You start running, and six weeks in, something starts hurting and you have to stop for a while.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

Young describes his childhood mostly from the perspective of a boy — alternately bewildered, hurting, depressed and “mad all the time.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Then when Shittu was punished for the same offence again despite hurting Ankush through the final round, the contest was effectively decided.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

They often stop coming for elective procedures, hurting revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

She made her peace with the slightly looser vibe among all the girls on the team, because she saw that it wasn’t hurting us.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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