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compassion

[kuhm-pash-uhn] / kəmˈpæʃ ən /


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“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

In a cover letter from the American teacher, dated three days after the disaster, she wrote: "Please convey to your children's parents our heartfelt feelings of compassion."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 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

“He sees compassion and forbearance as weakness. But you have other traits that are beginning to awaken. You’ll be a new-order scythe yet!”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman