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compassionate

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


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Being bilingual can make you more tolerant and compassionate and broaden your perspective.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

For Cullen, it has made her "more compassionate", particularly towards those who have struggled to become parents.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Farahani is nobly resilient as the endlessly compassionate doctor, mother and sister.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“Hospice care, when delivered as intended, is one of the most compassionate services in our healthcare system, and we must protect both patients and the providers who serve them with integrity,” Koutsoumpas said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Do be compassionate, don’t forget that she’s been through a lot with these cells, do have patience.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot