hurt for
phrasal verb
hurt for; hurting for; hurts for
US, informal
1
: to lack (something needed)
Those children are hurting for attention.
The company is hurting for money right now.
2
: to have sympathy or pity for (someone)
I hurt for those poor people.
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For example, purchasing and gifting homes, paying rents and funding emergency services move money directly into the communities that are most hurting for capital and could stimulate the production of new units and the maintenance of older units.
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Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Without William Nylander for the third playoff game in a row, the Leafs looked more and more like a team hurting for offence.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately, Lane Pederson and James Hamblin (who is under contract for another season) both got hurt for extended periods.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
The Orioles, real estate developers and the horse racing industry are hardly hurting for money.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025
Losing Middleton would hurt for the Bucks, but his time may be dwindling in Milwaukee.
—Ricardo Klein, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
That said, the $900 billion Saudi Public Investment Fund isn’t exactly hurting for money, and the new arrangement marks an advance over the CW contract, which amounted to a revenue-sharing deal.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2025
New York City isn’t hurting for holiday traditions, but even among iconic events like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the New Year’s Eve ball drop, the Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular show remains a bucket-list item for many folks.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024
Brady isn’t hurting for money, thanks to his mammoth deal with Fox as its lead analyst, among other deals and investments.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Without William Nylander for the third playoff game in a row, the Leafs looked more and more like a team hurting for offence.
—Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 24 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately, Lane Pederson and James Hamblin (who is under contract for another season) both got hurt for extended periods.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
The Orioles, real estate developers and the horse racing industry are hardly hurting for money.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 30 Jan. 2025
Losing Middleton would hurt for the Bucks, but his time may be dwindling in Milwaukee.
—Ricardo Klein, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
That said, the $900 billion Saudi Public Investment Fund isn’t exactly hurting for money, and the new arrangement marks an advance over the CW contract, which amounted to a revenue-sharing deal.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 16 Jan. 2025
New York City isn’t hurting for holiday traditions, but even among iconic events like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the New Year’s Eve ball drop, the Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular show remains a bucket-list item for many folks.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 Dec. 2024
Brady isn’t hurting for money, thanks to his mammoth deal with Fox as its lead analyst, among other deals and investments.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Hurt for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurt%20for. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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