sympathy
Example Sentences
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Specimen was the only one who had shown him any sympathy.
From Literature
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A government spokesperson said the capsizing was "a tragic incident" and "sympathies remain with the survivors and the loved ones of those who lost their lives."
From BBC
However, we fully recognise how devastating this has been to the family and our thoughts and sincere sympathies remain with them.
From BBC
As Lauren waits for word on when she might be paid, George says he has some sympathy for those working within the Access to Work team.
From BBC
The author dedicated her work to “the people of America with the fervent hope that our nations may come ever closer together in mutual understanding and sympathy.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.