compassion
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In a message Saturday to Cambridge's community, Prentice said she hoped "this painful and difficult time can also be one of compassion".
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Tassone, 41, said Ross had "deep compassion" for refugees and women going through abuse, and went on to help them through her work.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Either you want compassion or you want to avoid harm.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
Whether you feel a moral obligation is a deeply personal choice, but you should not conflate compassion with unlimited responsibility.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
His countenance expressed sympathy and compassion; he drew a chair close to mine and addressed me in French,
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
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