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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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Guilt, anger, recrimination and hurtful words drift all around this family, like poplar tree fluff in June.
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Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
It’s also raised challenging questions about the line between free speech and hurtful bias, and what obligation public schools have to ensure all students feel welcome in their classrooms, regardless of their opinions on the conflict.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
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Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
It’s also raised challenging questions about the line between free speech and hurtful bias, and what obligation public schools have to ensure all students feel welcome in their classrooms, regardless of their opinions on the conflict.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
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“Hurtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurtful. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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