hurt
verb (used with object)
to cause bodily injury to; injure.
has hurt
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present perfectof hurt (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Big picture: High inflation has hurt Americans by raising the cost of living, but a low unemployment rate and a low layoff rate have given people the confidence to keep spending like they normally do.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
"Whether the theft was small or big comes later. The atmosphere that has been created is what has hurt all of us," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
The prospect of higher borrowing costs has hurt the tech industry in particular as they dent consumer spending while firms also rely on debt to power innovation.
From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026
“I take full responsibility for what I said and understand why it has hurt and upset people.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
“I’m still sorry. I’m sorry that my family has hurt a whole bunch of people in this town for no reason at all. It’s wrong.”
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
