Example Sentences

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"I think these two losses will hurt her a lot."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Kohn said the SEC’s decision will hurt the ability of whistleblowers to get the word out quickly about fraud and other concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

India and China will hurt but can transfer some demand to domestic coal and renewables.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

And the bearish argument for the sector — that it’s being eaten by AI — “is the equivalent of saying AI will hurt American biz, and then assume U.S. corporates will not adapt.”

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

“Too many tears will hurt the baby, and only make it unhappy.”

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende