hurt
verb (used with object)
to cause bodily injury to; injure.
is hurting
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present progressiveof hurt (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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“The intensity of the move is hurting stocks.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 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
Meanwhile, the popularity of traditional sodas is hurting as younger consumers want exotic flavors and concoctions with TikTok-ready colors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 13, 2026
But it is clearly imperative for Sir Keir Starmer to try to calm down a party that is hurting and anxious.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
Which is really just code for: Let me know if your knee is hurting.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
