be sympathetic
Example Sentences
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He and Wai were introduced at a restaurant in London's Chinatown by Chu Ting Tang, a prominent figure in the area is known to be sympathetic to the Chinese government's policies in Hong Kong.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Take a moment before responding, and be sympathetic to the situation they’re facing as a result of your decision.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Mr. Starbuck initially focused on companies with customers whom he thought would most likely be sympathetic to his cause, like Tractor Supply and John Deere.
From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2024
The idea was to be sympathetic enough that viewers would conclude “these young women were not psychopaths” even if “they made different choices than you or I would have made.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2024
What the shrew had said was meant to be sympathetic, but it was not helpful.
From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien
