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She can't forgive him for the hurtful things he said.
Their comments were really hurtful to me.
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In that film, a group of high school girls create such a book to write hurtful rumors and gossip about other students.
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Jay King, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Finally, tell your friends that their harsh comments are more hurtful than helpful.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
However, sometimes our discussions would turn into heated and hurtful arguments.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
These allegations are false and incredibly hurtful to both me and, more importantly, my family.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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Jay King, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Finally, tell your friends that their harsh comments are more hurtful than helpful.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
However, sometimes our discussions would turn into heated and hurtful arguments.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
These allegations are false and incredibly hurtful to both me and, more importantly, my family.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Hurtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurtful. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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