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

Even in the midst of such a pan, Mr. Rich insists on what he calls the “minimal, rock-bottom essential of art”—the “humane impulse” that generates empathy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

I really do think a great twist requires deep character empathy as much as it does clever plotting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The boy, who cannot be named, had told police he "lacked empathy and morality" and wanted to get help.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Mankind needs more empathy, Titus Corning, the U.N.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick