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sympathy

[sim-puh-thee] / ˈsɪm pə θi /




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Channel 4's chief executive Priya Dogra expressed sympathy to contributors who had "clearly been distressed after taking part in Married at First Sight".

From BBC • May 19, 2026

At the time the firm's directors described him as one of their "most respected drivers" and expressed their sympathy to his family.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

In nearby Mount Horeb, known as the “Troll Capital of the World,” locals are caught between sympathy for the dogs and unease at the upheaval activists have brought.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

With sympathy for Spirit workers, “this is a business that is unsalvageable at this point,” Harteveldt said, with no viable plan to remain in business.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

If I go to the nurse, they’ll call my mom, and like she’s going to have any sympathy.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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