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hurt

[hurt] / hɜrt /








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The most seriously hurt are sent to the hospital in Abeche, more than six hours away by dirt road to the south.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

She said she was speaking up because any number of people could have been hurt, including the boys, other drivers or bystanders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

"I said to the players before we went out again it was a case of who switches on more mentally. The disappointing thing was the mistake hurt us," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Energy infrastructure is the ultimate heavy asset and a cash windfall doesn’t hurt either.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

My neck is itchy from the haircut, and I kind of want to put my hair in a ponytail, but I’m afraid I’ll hurt Avery’s feelings if I do.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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