hurt
verb (used with object)
to cause bodily injury to; injure.
hurting
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present participleof hurt.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"At the time, at Hearts, we were hurting last season," McInnes said.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
“So many people are struggling and hurting right now,” Katte said.
From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2026
Overfishing is also hurting corals as certain herbivores and predators help control algae and maintain an ecological balance, the organisation said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
San Clemente QB Preston Beck is also hurting, with receivers Ryan Matheson and Jaxson Rex potential big-play weapons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
“He said he shouldn’t have done that. We would be cursed forever for hurting the mazloom creatures.”
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
