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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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For some, the resolution’s tone was deeply hurtful.
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Bracey Harris, NBC News, 15 June 2024
For much of the episode, Sara is resistant to the idea that her remarks about Ayan’s behavior could prove hurtful.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 11 June 2024
Other council members said that the agreement has been hurtful for the city.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2024
Asking people to repeat themselves can yield irritated and hurtful responses.
—Mary C. White, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
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Bracey Harris, NBC News, 15 June 2024
For much of the episode, Sara is resistant to the idea that her remarks about Ayan’s behavior could prove hurtful.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 11 June 2024
Other council members said that the agreement has been hurtful for the city.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 22 May 2024
Asking people to repeat themselves can yield irritated and hurtful responses.
—Mary C. White, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
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“Hurtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurtful. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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