sympathetic
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He is sympathetic to his change of heart around returning to the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
With its focused screenplay, “Ice Princess” quickly cultivates an atmosphere that’s sympathetic to Gen and Casey.
From Salon ● Aug. 18, 2026
Graham earned just 33 percent of the vote, a rather light primary showing for a sympathetic figure emerging from loss who’s campaigning with the president’s endorsement.
From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2026
It is entertainment that has learned to speak in a sympathetic voice, and the people it hurts most are not celebrities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
I thought I’d feel guilty, like I betrayed her, but what I feel—particularly in light of Charlie’s sympathetic nodding—is more like absolution.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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