Example Sentences

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While the defeat at Arsenal will have hurt Spurs fans more, it was the loss to Chelsea that was arguably more worrying, especially as it was at home.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

That will have hurt, I think, Sahin, who has not done much since trotting on at the restart.

From The Guardian • Jun. 17, 2016

I doubt you will have hurt your chances for admission, though the head of admissions may have helped his chances for retirement.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2012

Being knocked out of the FA Cup will have hurt Liverpool considerably, but it is what happens next that might bring the worst pain.

From The Guardian • Jan. 9, 2011

Do you think the damp will have hurt them?

From Queen Lucia by Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic)