hurt
verb (used with object)
to cause bodily injury to; injure.
had hurt
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past perfectof hurt.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Robertson added that Brexit had hurt the firm, despite its factory in Slovakia giving it "some flexibility".
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
You have to wonder how the Generals’ unwelcome win would be remembered if it had hurt the Globetrotters’ gate receipts.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
And he said the chain’s drive-throughs needed to get better at handling demand during the busiest hours — noting that by focusing too much on cost savings, the company had hurt its competitive standing.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
But the noise of the Bangkok crowd and trying to find his grip powder in his bag during the final match had hurt Antonsen's focus.
From Barron's ● May 17, 2026
Still, the look of worry on Mrs. Owens’s face had hurt Bod worse than any beating could have done.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
