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compassionate

[kuhm-pash-uh-nit, kuhm-pash-uh-neyt] / kəmˈpæʃ ə nɪt, kəmˈpæʃ əˌneɪt /


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He said: "Families cannot wait. Scotland must act now so every child gets timely, compassionate support."

From BBC

For Cullen, it has made her "more compassionate", particularly towards those who have struggled to become parents.

From BBC

Farahani is nobly resilient as the endlessly compassionate doctor, mother and sister.

From Los Angeles Times

The famous names on the marquee of a Broadway theater meant nothing to Frank Rich if he could not hear a compassionate human heart beating somewhere inside.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Hospice care, when delivered as intended, is one of the most compassionate services in our healthcare system, and we must protect both patients and the providers who serve them with integrity,” Koutsoumpas said.

From MarketWatch