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sympathetic

[sim-puh-thet-ik] / ˌsɪm pəˈθɛt ɪk /




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Mid-morning shoppers give the dragon, who was, of course, slain in the legend by England's patron saint, sympathetic looks.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“It doesn’t matter if you date for 10 weeks or 10 years, people change after they get married,” I heard from more than one sympathetic soul.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Although sympathetic, the mayor shot him down pretty swiftly, Jeremy said, saying nobody in L.A. wants more taxes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The deals show the power of organized labor in a city where concerns about the cost of living are widespread and public officials are sympathetic to unions and their message.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Avoiding his mother’s sympathetic eyes, Doha finished eating quickly and raced out of their courtyard and ran for the main road.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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