Example Sentences

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One in four women say caregiving has hurt their career or employment.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

The conflict has hurt countries up and down the Gulf—but few as much as Kuwait.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Intense competition in the country, long a steady source of profits for German carmakers, has hurt Mercedes and its rivals.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Ali, a masked protester, told AFP "the martyrdom of Sayyed Ali Khamenei has hurt us".

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

My heart sinks when I see how Dray has hurt my dear cousin.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi