compassion
Example Sentences
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"Anyone who treats people in that way is utterly without compassion," she adds.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Carney added that the message showed a "lack of judgement and a lack of compassion."
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney criticized the airline CEO for lacking compassion and judgment in delivering an unilingual English message.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
“I have compassion for the wanting to do good,” Sarah said.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
For a moment I saw compassion and fear struggle in his face.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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