compassion

Example Sentences

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Penrod said people will often claim to support people with mental-health issues “until you act mentally ill,” and he would rather act with compassion toward Ye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,” she told the Daily Mail.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Americans face a crisis of violence, yes, but the crisis of compassion is just as pressing.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Carney added that the message showed a "lack of judgement and a lack of compassion."

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Later, I will look back and wonder at myself, my lack of compassion.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland