hurting
- present participle of hurt.
Example Sentences
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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
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