sympathy
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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
They argue, reasonably, that the three dead Clancy children are the real victims, and they have no sympathy for Ms. Clancy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Stocks often fall in sympathy after a rival or peer’s disappointing earnings.
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
Poor old Emmanuel Fernandez had another difficult experience but there were times when you had sympathy for him.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
His death provoked a national outcry and massive sympathy marches in cities across the North.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
"The company extends its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to their families, loved ones, and colleagues during this difficult time."
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
By doing so, they forfeit much claim to our sympathies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 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
There were also expressions of solidarity from abroad, with European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen expressing "her deepest sympathies" to the victims of the attack.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
The reporter, Jake Phelps, was, in fact, a longtime advocate of civil rights, though he tried to hide his sympathies from the paper.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
Vocabulary lists containing sympathy
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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