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compassionate

[kuhm-pash-uh-nit, kuhm-pash-uh-neyt] / kəmˈpæʃ ə nɪt, kəmˈpæʃ əˌneɪt /


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I sometimes need to be judgy and compassionate at the same time.

From Los Angeles Times

The Queen previously led tributes to her "wonderfully witty and compassionate friend", describing Dame Jilly as a "legend" who created "a whole new genre of literature".

From BBC

Taking either path never appealed to Mann, who was determined to deliver justice to Short in his compassionate chronicle of her brief life.

From Los Angeles Times

"Some people will never want to disclose their menopausal status at work, no matter how compassionate or supportive their organisation is, and that is absolutely their prerogative," she adds.

From BBC

"We are enormously grateful to Phil and everyone involved, whose support helps ensure that compassionate hospice care continues to be available to local families when they need it most," she said.

From BBC