sympathy
Example Sentences
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Max prides himself on his success and has zero sympathy for life’s also-rans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Man, she wasn’t looking for any sympathy or anything.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
I have sympathy for each and every one of us that are in love with African football.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
They added: "I have sympathy for the change of ownership point, but it's hardly a deterrent if you can sell before you get caught... some actual transfer ban would have been appropriate."
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
A British captain gloated over them, and made polite sounds of sympathy.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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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