sympathy
Example Sentences
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For them, the sympathy for Nikki stems from a central plot twist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
But big tech's Ram woes are failing to gain the sympathy of many consumers facing eye-watering costs for barely-new electronics.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
If you’re putting something on the web and you’re surprised by scrapers, like, I just don’t have a whole ton of sympathy for your position.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Laguna Beach Mayor Mark Orgill issued a statement expressing sympathy for the girl’s family when the search was first called off.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Americans felt sympathy and affection for the Garfield family.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
Vocabulary lists containing sympathy
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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Common Senses: Path ("Feeling")
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Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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