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compassionate

[kuhm-pash-uh-nit, kuhm-pash-uh-neyt] / kəmˈpæʃ ə nɪt, kəmˈpæʃ əˌneɪt /


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Her husband, John Owen, described her as an amazing person saying: "She loved life and was such a kind, caring and compassionate person."

From BBC

Following her death, colleagues from the home she worked in said she was caring and compassionate, with a smile that could light up any room.

From BBC

Instead it was Konate who rounded off the scoring in his first match since returning from compassionate leave after the death of his father.

From Barron's

Konate had missed Liverpool's three previous matches after being allowed compassionate leave.

From Barron's

I sometimes need to be judgy and compassionate at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times