hurt
verb (used with object)
to cause bodily injury to; injure.
will be hurting
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future progressiveof hurt.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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"We know how emotional rugby is and that people will be hurting when thinking about what this could mean for their team," said chief executive Abi Tierney.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2025
But these projections indicate that won't be an option with the coronavirus — everybody will be hurting at the same time.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2020
Brady will be hurting for receiving targets: Brandin Cooks was traded, Danny Amendola left via free agency and Julian Edelman is suspended.
From New York Times ● Sep. 6, 2018
"Slaven cares passionately about the football club and this defeat will be hurting him as much as anyone."
From The Guardian ● Nov. 6, 2017
I'm afraid it will be hurting some, but I have the feeing that I can be making my dear people understand, so that they will be willing to let me come back home.
From Freckles by Gene Stratton-Porter
