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compassion

[kuhm-pash-uhn] / kəmˈpæʃ ən /


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“I want him to remember where he came from,” she said, adding that students were taught to value compassion and community.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The suit also claims the company exploits human compassion to collect user data and lacks necessary safeguards for minors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

As he poured the traditional cup of wine for the prophet, Rabbi Aft reminded his community that Elijah wanders the earth disguised as a stranger, testing humanity’s capacity for hospitality, compassion and kindness.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

All have similar stories - describing a lack of compassion among staff and an absence of any meaningful treatment or therapy.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

She looked up at me, her eyes large with compassion, with understanding of the solitude and incivility of grief.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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