sympathetic

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Others were more sympathetic but still unsettled by what he was doing not only to himself but also to his teenage children, who will have to deal with the ugly reactions of social-media ghouls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"These are likely the actions of individuals who are sympathetic to the regime," George said.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

They were sympathetic to the concept—this was a liberal neighborhood, after all—and they were trying to be tolerant.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Stew, who received a refund, said he wasn't sure regulation was the answer, but he was sympathetic to the idea that the debate seemed to be stumbling around semantics.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Herbert would likely be seen as even less sympathetic.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson