hurts (for)

present tense third-person singular of hurt (for)

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lacks
Verb
  • The state lacks adequate resources to support victims, particularly in housing, the taskforce found, and law enforcement, health care providers and others who might be able to spot exploitation lack training and awareness.
    Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Hurts (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurts%20%28for%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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