1.   Some retailers worry that new regulations will hurt their ability to compete in the marketplace.

2.   Also, baseball players like Griffey and Ripken have more regional than national appeal, which hurts their ability to land the huge endorsement contracts.

3.   Although Dole has found himself explaining his reasons for accepting or rejecting these contributions, the debate has not hurt his ability to raise money.

4.   And that could hurt his ability to craft agreements on Capitol Hill with Republicans as well as Democrats.

5.   At the Thirtymile Fire and back at headquarters, people were fatigued, which hurt their ability to make decisions.

6.   Backers of the protest said they drew a distinction between signing the letter and taking a public stance that might hurt their ability to cover the news.

7.   A strike would hurt the ability of auto makers to ship cars at a time of strong demand.

8.   Brokers said banning the payments would hurt their ability to make loans.

9.   But he said the lack of revenues from Wizards games will not hurt his ability to pay the debt service on the arena.

10.   But studies show crack changes the brain structure of laboratory rats, hurting their ability to learn, bond and handle stress.