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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Playing primarily from the left, he has given Flick another way of hurting opponents.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“I don’t have to look at a white paper on affordability. I know people are struggling and that this economy is hurting people,” Berg told The 19th.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
After the race, Russell tried to put a brave face on it, but it was impossible not to see how much it was hurting him.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
They have also likely noticed that Talarico’s stance on hemp is not hurting him in the polls.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
Traveling creatures, migratory birds, wandering foxes, rambling squirrels and garrulous hares—they all stopped and chatted with the old mouse, partaking of his hospitality, never dreaming of hurting him in any way.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
