sympathy
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It’s helped Jenkins show sympathy toward people’s different perspectives and Palermo remain focused.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Strangers approached me—I must have looked shocked and dazed—offering sympathy and goodwill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Ever since his first term, when one of “his” red states suffered a natural disaster, he immediately showed sympathy and sent federal relief.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
Many observers took that as evidence that Clancy had been proactive and done everything within her power to heal but had been failed by the system, prompting sympathy from some.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
When Grandma explained it like that, I felt some sympathy for Mom.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
Williams concluded her statement by sending her love and sympathies to Gilbert’s family, friends and his New Found Glory bandmates Jordan Pundik, Cyrus Bolooki and Ian Grushka.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
"First and foremost, I want to express my sympathies to the loved ones of this family who will inevitably be struggling to come to terms with this horrendous news," Stevenson said.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Our deepest sympathies are with the guests, crew, their families and loved ones, and all those affected by this tragic accident,” the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Our heartfelt sympathies go to Jason Arday’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Folks informed on business rivals, ancient nemeses, and neighbors, recounting old conversations where the traitors had uttered forbidden sympathies.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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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