hurt
verb (used with object)
to cause bodily injury to; injure.
has been hurting
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present perfect progressiveof hurt (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Alan Reay, president of Newport Beach-based Atlas Hospitality Group, expects Swift’s tour to give a boost to downtown L.A.’s sluggish hotel business, which has been hurting since the COVID-19 pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2023
He says the trend for "cheap cattle and expensive beef" has been hurting his ranch since 2015.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2021
He said after last week’s game that his arm has been hurting, too.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2021
Murky water has been hurting conditions on the south end.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 23, 2019
That lame foot of mine has been hurting again like anything, and I’m that clumsy I might tumble all over myself and give the thing away.”
From Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence by Louis Arundel
