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empathy

[em-puh-thee] / ˈɛm pə θi /


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Italians who waited to see her arrival on Thursday credited her sincerity and empathy as among the reasons they had tried to catch a glimpse of her.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

People with strong psychopathic traits often show reduced empathy, little remorse for harmful actions, and, in some cases, a greater likelihood of criminal behavior.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

All changes would be “handled thoughtfully with empathy, professionally, and communicated clearly,” she said in one of her staff video messages, according to a copy viewed by The Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Instead, Harron engages with Solanas’ work inside the context of the world in which Solanas created it, depicting her with far more empathy than the tabloids ever afforded.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

At least I tried dipping my toe in empathy.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine




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