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sympathy

[sim-puh-thee] / ˈsɪm pə θi /




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Man, she wasn’t looking for any sympathy or anything.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The bank has now said after a review of Mr and Mrs Jansari's case the money had been reimbursed, adding it had "the utmost sympathy" for those who are targeted by criminals.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

They added: "I have sympathy for the change of ownership point, but it's hardly a deterrent if you can sell before you get caught... some actual transfer ban would have been appropriate."

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Fed Governor Christopher Waller expressed sympathy on Bloomberg TV last week for consumers facing spiking gasoline prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

He leaned forward and hung on every word, reacting at appropriate intervals with astonishment, sympathy, dismay.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt