Example Sentences

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Heading into May, cybersecurity stocks were suffering from the AI-disruption narrative that had hurt other software stocks.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

The Spaniard had hurt his back in the warm-up - but those who thought Wawrinka had got lucky and was unlikely to repeat the trick were soon reconsidering.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

That continued a trend away from focusing on developing renewable sources of energy, a strategy that had hurt earnings as BP’s green transition stumbled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Norris conceded that his disqualification in Las Vegas had hurt, but said he and the team had dealt with it and moved on.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

His time in the oil room had hurt him.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi