sympathy
Example Sentences
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"The outpouring of sympathy shows how deeply the animal's fate moves people," Backhaus said.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
After meeting Shell, Cipriani said he developed sympathy for the executive and “agreed to assist him—voluntarily and without compensation.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Some locals speculate that the Sconset homeowners might have staged the vandalism themselves to gain sympathy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
While Australian Day criticised Woods' actions, the 38-year-old said he also has sympathy for him.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
People sent sympathy cards, so the mail made me cry.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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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