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compassion

[kuhm-pash-uhn] / kəmˈpæʃ ən /


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In a message Saturday to Cambridge's community, Prentice said she hoped "this painful and difficult time can also be one of compassion".

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

I think that there is a level of compassion and empathy that I had never tapped into before.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Ground yourself with some compassion: Slate senior editor Tony Ho Tran takes a spin as Prudie and dishes out some exceptionally heartfelt advice.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

Whether you feel a moral obligation is a deeply personal choice, but you should not conflate compassion with unlimited responsibility.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

“It does for now,” Volta told him with genuine compassion.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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