empathetic
Example Sentences
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The force knew her routine and where she spent time - and an empathetic officer obtained a detailed account from the woman.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Farrell is terrific, as always, as an empathetic gumshoe investigating a trail of crime and corruption that rings true to devotees of L.A. noir, from Raymond Chandler to “Chinatown” to Jordan Harper.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
He said it made him a more empathetic manager and a more confident man.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
Rather, its lessons emerge in proximity and discreet counsel, in judicious restraint and empathetic reconciliation, and in moments of failure as much as triumph.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
“I’ve seen your memories. You’re what shrinks call ‘overly empathetic.’
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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