sympathy
Example Sentences
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While most modern disciplines are friendly contests, the shin-kicking elicited winces and moans of sympathy from the crowd of more than 2,500 spectators on Friday.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
As the struggling men and women in “Land” endure defeat and distrust victory, it is their frailty as much as their strength that wins our sympathy and holds our attention.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
She expressed "sympathy" for the women, but declined to apologise when asked by a reporter, turning instead to walk back into the office.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
At Jimmy Kimmel’s annual monologue to advertisers at Disney’s recent upfront presentation, the ABC late-night host offered sympathy to his ousted CBS cohort Stephen Colbert.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
I nod in sympathy, even though the thought of strawberry jam on some toasted bread isn’t too bad.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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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