hurt
verb (used with object)
to cause bodily injury to; injure.
are hurting
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present progressiveof hurt.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Even though home hardening efforts can help protect structures, some of California’s building practices are hurting those efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Krispy Kreme doesn’t think weight-loss drugs are hurting business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
"We made too many mistakes, and this is not something that we can do. We are shooting ourselves in the foot, we are hurting ourselves."
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
Pair them up with poor performance this year, and it’s easy to see why Ackman’s funds are hurting.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
“Uncle Jet! You have to keep going! Finish the ceremony! The songs are hurting the Ash Being, who is then hurting you!”
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
