sympathy

Example Sentences

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Man, she wasn’t looking for any sympathy or anything.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Italian club Juventus, for whom Tudor also played for many years, joined Tottenham in expressing sympathy over the loss of his father.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Fed Governor Christopher Waller expressed sympathy on Bloomberg TV last week for consumers facing spiking gasoline prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

When I started limping, Aneksi exuded a sympathy limp.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

A grip of the hand, the tightening of an arm over the shoulder, a sob in unison, are expressions of sympathy dear to a man’s heart.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker