empathetic
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Naseem said many women's health issues may require an internal examination, which requires time to be done "in an empathetic and sensitive way".
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
But what “Lanterns” does with John Stewart delineates the divide between sympathetic and empathetic storytelling.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
People feel empathetic embarrassment for robots in uncomfortable situations.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
"She loves everybody. She's inclusive. She's empathetic, she's a light, she shines bright for everyone. I keep telling myself I'm done crying. I thought I was cried out."
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
The cashier gave an empathetic half-smile and reached under the counter.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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