sympathetically

Example Sentences

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There was a sombre atmosphere on the court, with the crowd applauding sympathetically as Jones limped off with a towel covering her head.

From BBC • Jan. 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

“I don’t want you—I want Walter!” she snaps at her computer companion when he responds sympathetically to a sudden, anguished access of grief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 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

Shaking her head sympathetically at Mother, the fairy touched my nose.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine