empathy
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He wrapped up this speech with a plea for kindness and empathy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
"There was a lack of empathy, interest and care," she said.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
"ChatGPT, we know, can be addictive. It mimics empathy and human characteristics to trick users into feeding it more information," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Most people react in similarly positive ways, expressing empathy or, my personal favorite, commiserating with me over their own nebulous medical conditions.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
‘Not even an empathy link. Just ... a temporary wave of exhaustion. Primal emotions. Your pain washes over me. I take on some of your burden.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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