compassion
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"No words of compassion can ease this pain of loss, this burden of great suffering, when one must bury young people," the priest told black-clothed mourners, weeping or clutching flowers and holding each other.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The lines get blurred when you do feel kindness and genuine compassion for someone you care about.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Underlying your desire to give money to your nephews during their lifetime are, of course, compassion and loyalty — and the fact that you can.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
It adds: "We urge the association to show the same understanding and compassion."
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Mrs. Weston’s communications furnished Emma with more food for unpleasant reflection, by increasing her esteem and compassion, and her sense of past injustice towards Miss Fairfax.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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