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How to pronounce hurt in American English

“hurt” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. going to profoundly hurt the economy and hurt middle-class families and hurt seniors and hurt kids

    The Obama White House

  2. sting nope do they do anything to hurt you no do they hurt your

    NSF

  3. to hurt anyone that is around the President and to hurt the President himself.

    USDA

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