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hurts

  • present tense form of hurt (3rd person singular).

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Brown had created some separation from 49ers cornerback Renardo Green deep along the right sideline, but the pass from quarterback Jalen Hurts bounced off the receiver’s fingers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

What made it an unusual decision by Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni is that they could have actually improved their seeding—and sat some such as quarterback Jalen Hurts anyway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

In Smart’s second season, the Bulldogs met the Crimson Tide in the national championship and led 13-0 at halftime when Saban made the audacious decision to bench quarterback Jalen Hurts for true freshman Tua Tagovailoa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts bizarrely lost the ball twice during the same play as the reigning Super Bowl champions slumped to a third successive defeat on Monday.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

“Sometimes they itch or make a dent in my ear. Hurts a little,” Renee said.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly