Example Sentences

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But since his stake in Brewdog netted him tens of millions of pounds, it is likely that others will be hurting more acutely in the aftermath of this week's events.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Right now Gareth will be hurting like hell after what happened in Berlin but my feeling is that, when the dust settles on the final of Euro 2024, he will decide he’s had enough.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

“What will be hurting the economy is individuals’ responses.”

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2021

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

It will be hurting your prospects even more than mine, if I stay. 

From Two on a Tower by Hardy, Thomas