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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But we saw during recent visits to Iran how its deepening economic and financial crisis is hurting.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
But the fuel blockade is hurting business, strangled by power cuts of up to 30 hours at a time, and fuel prices of up to $8 a liter.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 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
Garcia repeatedly tells the officers his stomach is hurting while they try to handcuff him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Pushing air across my vocal cords is hurting more and more, and I know it can’t just be me.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
