compassion
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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
In a fundraiser created by a relative of the Fresno family, Sergio Leon was remembered for his “hardworking spirit” and “generous heart” and Hernandez for her warmth and compassion.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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
So it was a case where compassion had to give way to discipline and I had to break away from this man to run up to catch up with the men in front.”
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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