- present participle of hurt.
hurting
Example Sentences
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"It is already killing people and hurting lives, landscapes and communities across Australia," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026
The second is that they risk hurting their own talent pipelines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
Pair them up with poor performance this year, and it’s easy to see why Ackman’s funds are hurting.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
“I’m sorry that you’re hurting because I know last summer your mom died in a car crash.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
George put his head all the way back, his head still clearly hurting, and laid his injured wrist across his chest.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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