compassionate
Example Sentences
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Being bilingual can make you more tolerant and compassionate and broaden your perspective.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The famous names on the marquee of a Broadway theater meant nothing to Frank Rich if he could not hear a compassionate human heart beating somewhere inside.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
The best accountants empathize and provide a compassionate sounding board to help clients with tough challenges.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
In a speech last week, Mahmood said her approach was "compassionate but controlled".
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
And gradually it became apparent to me that here was a genuine, compassionate, and far- seeing leader in the making.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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