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
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
There's a lot of talk about who believes conspiracies in general, but there's less attention to how different groups might be sympathetic to different claims.
From Salon • May 5, 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
