empathetic
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But “Ankhmerwer”—gorgeously inscribed and illustrated and sprinkled with glimmering gold shrines, crowns, birds, gods and sun disks—rewards close looking and empathetic eyes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
It was an example of what appeared to be Tudor's 'tough love' approach, as opposed to Frank's warmer and more empathetic style, leaving the Spurs squad looking even more dispirited than when he arrived.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Moreover, he said, it’s easy for those watching from the sidelines to take potshots and offer unsolicited — and not particularly empathetic — advice.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
I’d also encourage you to think about what else you can offer besides an empathetic ear.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
Reader, I am pleased to tell you that the Pea was a kind person, and perhaps more important, she was empathetic.
From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo
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