sympathetic
Example Sentences
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He is sympathetic to his change of heart around returning to the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
With its focused screenplay, “Ice Princess” quickly cultivates an atmosphere that’s sympathetic to Gen and Casey.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
Such a sympathetic ear on the task force allowed for activists to push for an extra meeting in October; McCollum made sure to spread the word and ensure an even bigger community turnout.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Stephen Street, who has lived in the same home in the Marina since 1997, said he is sympathetic to younger people trying to find a home in the city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
The presidential election of 1932 sparked a major turning point for American labor unions, bringing pro-labor president Franklin D. Roosevelt into office in 1933, along with a Congress sympathetic to labor.
From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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