empathy

Example Sentences

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This one-sided empathy is not a spontaneous response to compelling facts, however.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

"Shane's empathy for people sleeping rough in Dublin was well known," the charity's CEO Catherine Kenny said.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

They also felt more empathy from and less judged by male therapists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Telling the dancers about Bodytraffic’s end was difficult and sad for Berkett, but she says she was met with gratitude and empathy for her desire to evolve.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

For only the pain of empathy will keep us human.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman