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hurting

  • present participle of hurt.

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He said that Tesla “seems unwilling or unable to reduce the uncertainty” around its scale-up, which is “clearly” hurting the stock.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

The unused veteran was stretchered off and taken to hospital for surgery after hurting himself hurdling an advertising board in the victory celebrations.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Hollywood may be hurting, but let the Bowl now save the day by inspiring Hollywood to reinvent, in its backyard, film with live music.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

Environmentalists say the wall will accelerate erosion elsewhere while starving the neighboring salt marsh of sediment, hurting wildlife.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

I still didn’t like the idea of hurting my plant, but I liked the idea of getting the control.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea