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sympathetic

[sim-puh-thet-ik] / ˌsɪm pəˈθɛt ɪk /




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In 2020 members of this age group were more sympathetic to the Israelis by 61% to 19%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Meadows adds that he is sympathetic to the idea of promoting natural diamonds, with a story rooted in the soil, and the experience of poor miners in West Africa.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

The wage increases come amid widespread concerns about New York City’s high cost of living and sympathetic public officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Even though Guiteau didn't pay back the first loan, he often tricked a sympathetic lender into giving him more.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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