compassion
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“People who struggle with their gender identity deserve compassion, sensitivity, and respect,” the lawsuit says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,” she told the Daily Mail.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
In a cover letter from the American teacher, dated three days after the disaster, she wrote: "Please convey to your children's parents our heartfelt feelings of compassion."
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Americans face a crisis of violence, yes, but the crisis of compassion is just as pressing.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Nevertheless, the rancor disappeared much sooner than she herself had expected, and then she continued sending the food out of pride and finally out of compassion.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
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