Example Sentences

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But she said the Fair Plan deeply empathizes with wildfire survivors and is committed to handling each claim with compassion, integrity and full compliance with all laws.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

Martin O'Malley, the commissioner of the Social Security Administration, empathizes all too well with the human suffering that necessitates the program’s existence.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2024

She said she empathizes with workers serving up burgers and fries for minimum wage: “I think they work really hard for it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2024

Through the poignant story, in which Koh explores complicated familial relationships, she works through her experiences, empathizes with those who hurt her and lets go of the negative emotions that haunted her for years.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2023

“Germany, which was reunified 33 years ago, is a country that understands and empathizes with the issues surrounding the Korean Peninsula,” Yoon said.

From Washington Times • May 21, 2023