empathetic
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Sounding empathetic or apologetic helps it accomplish that task.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
But what “Lanterns” does with John Stewart delineates the divide between sympathetic and empathetic storytelling.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
People feel empathetic embarrassment for robots in uncomfortable situations.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
Following Doyle's death, BBC foreign editor Paul Danahar said he was a "legendary figure", as well as a" brilliant, brave, empathetic reporter".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Reader, I am pleased to tell you that the Pea was a kind person, and perhaps more important, she was empathetic.
From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo
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