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Sally Field, “Remarkably Bright Creatures” “You feel sorry for Oscar Isaac’s character in ‘Beef’ because he’s so clearly outmatched by his partner, played by Carey Mulligan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

“I feel sorry for these clients. We’re not talking about wealthy individuals.”

From Salon • May 2, 2026

He told a reporter for the Los Angeles Times, “I feel sorry for the people who have to listen to me.”

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Former Ulster wing Trimble said: "They are so bad we actually feel sorry for them, we don't even slag them. Let's do them a favour and slag them."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

“I do not want my grandchildren to feel sorry for me,” she said.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat



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