Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurt (for)
Verb
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The same goes for the beef tallow recall, which could have ended up in kitchens had it not been flagged for lacking federal inspection.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025 -
The remarks prompted Trump to accuse Zelensky of lacking appreciation for U.S. assistance.—
Faith E. Pinho,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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House Speaker Mike Johnson asked the sergeant at arms to eject Green from the floor.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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At that point, Bumgardner asks to take a breathalyzer.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Cal Fire captain begged for mercy during slaying captured on video, officials say.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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My agent was the one who pretty much begged me to just go out and try it and audition.—
Katie Arnold-Ratliff,
Curbed,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Hurt (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurt%20%28for%29. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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