compassion

Example Sentences

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Rousseau's English-only condolence video was criticised by Canadian politicians, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, who said it showed "a lack of compassion".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

“When your foolish act of compassion forced the Kuhani to expel you from candidacy, I thought our hopes might be dashed.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray