compassionate
Example Sentences
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She remembers her as a “loving, kind and compassionate young lady.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
We fired that hospice agency and hired another, which immediately sent a nurse who had the perfect blend of medical expertise and compassionate bedside manner.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
In fact, however, he had no involvement with either; moreover his representation of black people throughout his work was unfailingly compassionate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Sheriff Euan Gosney concluded MacDowell received "compassionate care" and there was no evidence to suggest any precautions could have been taken to avoid his death.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
I spent my time with Mr. Gable trying not to be a compassionate person.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
Vocabulary lists containing compassionate
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