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sympathetically

[sim-puh-thet-ik-lee] / ˌsɪm pəˈθɛt ɪk li /


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A self-proclaimed feminist, Mr. Trudeau sympathetically chronicled the highs and lows of Joanie Caucus, the popular character who walks out on her abusive husband and their children to pursue a career in politics and law.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

I believe that I Iived through that awful and tragic experience to be held accountable, not only by the victim’s family but, less sympathetically, to the mirror.

From Slate Dec. 26, 2025

Strong, who won an Olivier Award for his performance in Ivo van Hove’s revival of Arthur Miller’s “A View From the Bridge,” exposes the boyish vulnerability within the sophisticated politician in his sympathetically beguiling portrayal.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 13, 2025

“The audience wasn't very familiar with other things that I'd done,” Berry said sympathetically.

From Salon Nov. 11, 2024

Victor caught himself looking at the boy sympathetically.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke




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