sympathetic
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Executives hoping for a sympathetic hearing for underwhelming numbers this earnings season are likely to receive short shrift and might have to brace for a stock tumble.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Internationally, he ensured the attention of sympathetic observers by hosting and supporting prominent voices on the emerging nationalist right.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The movie calls him the Lost Man, a bid for everyman philosophical relevance, and Ninomiya is indeed a sympathetic avatar.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
"But I am sympathetic to fans' concerns and we do want people to think about affordability."
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
The men of the 10th Leningrad turned out to be friendly and sympathetic, and were assigned to help train the 587th in battle techniques in their challenging, powerful Pe-2 dive-bombers.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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