sympathy
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And I felt the greatest sympathy for the Glenn Close character for about three-quarters of the movie, until she walked off with the kid and terrified everybody.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Carla Lockhart, the MP for Upper Bann, said the circumstances surrounding the man's death are not yet known but she expressed sympathy to his loved ones.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
The spokesperson added the team was "deeply saddened" by the teenager's death and extended "deepest sympathy" to her loved ones.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
Hasina said she had "sympathy for every family that lost a loved one" but stopped short of offering an apology.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
I turned toward Fig for sympathy, but he remained in a tight ball on my bed.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
A council spokesperson said: "This has been a tragic event, and our profound sympathies continue to go out to Kayden's loved ones."
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
"Our heartfelt sympathies go to Jason Arday's family and friends at this incredibly difficult time."
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
On Monday, Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant wrote an open letter to customers, sharing sympathies with those sickened and promising the company will continue to share what it knows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
He expressed his deepest sympathies to family members, friends and loved ones for their "unimaginable loss".
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The judge advised the jury members that they must set aside sympathies or prejudices for either side.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Vocabulary lists containing sympathy
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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Common Senses: Path ("Feeling")
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