compassion

Example Sentences

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"To be united as a country with so many riches of diversity, we need mercy. We need compassion. We need empathy," she said.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2025

“Jan was all about compassion. She had a strength that couldn’t be broken. Especially when it came to her children. She was the ultimate Mama Bear protecting her cubs.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2022

“Who are we now? Let’s have the process reflect how much we’ve grown as people, the humility and the compassion. There’s no room for cynicism any more, after what we’ve been through.”

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2022

“The question,” he said, “is whether we play into that culture or figure out constructive dialogue and maybe exercise some compassion. Room for debate and nuance is what a university is about.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2021

“Carlisle brought his compassion. Esme brought her ability to love passionately. Emmett brought his strength, Rosalie her . . . tenacity. Or you could call it pigheadedness,” he chuckled.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer