compassionate
Example Sentences
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It takes an exceptional piece of art to inspire audiences to think twice about what comes as second nature, to choose compassionate contemplation over ardent debate.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
Farahani is nobly resilient as the endlessly compassionate doctor, mother and sister.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
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 • Mar. 24, 2026
"Providing safe, compassionate care is our highest priority, and we take the concerns raised in the Prevention of Future Deaths report extremely seriously."
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026
The wise ones, the schemers, the compassionate, and those who did not seem to care.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing compassionate
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