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Discover LudwigThe phrase "and hurts" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a feeling of pain or discomfort, either physical or emotional, often following a statement about an action or situation.
Example: "The thought of losing my best friend is overwhelming and hurts deeply."
Alternatives: "and causes pain" or "and is painful".
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This both helps and hurts.
That costs jobs and hurts efficiency.
This annoys people and hurts sales, Mr Jobs argued.
I think it hurts our country and hurts our economy".
It wastes time, creates negative emotions, and hurts your relationships.
That realization hits closer to home — and hurts.
The ice - it's hard, slippery, and hurts when you fall.
A little dignity in all this mess would be welcome and hurts no one.
"It hurts to look and listen, and hurts to turn away".
High unemployment keeps consumers from spending and hurts businesses like banks that hold bad loans.
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