have compassion
Example Sentences
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If you only have compassion but no wisdom, a good heart might do the wrong thing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
“I have compassion for both teams because I know people in both organizations,” said Vermeil, 88, who coached the Eagles from 1976 though ’82, and the Chiefs from 2001 through ’05.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2025
Konrath added it’s possible for people to have compassion for both, but empathy often gets applied to those “in need, more than those with power.”
From Salon • Dec. 13, 2024
The circumstances this time are very different, and football fans and journalists in his home country have compassion for his wellbeing.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2024
“But they won’t let you, will they? They won’t let you have compassion or kindness. They won’t let you keep your soul.”
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
