feel sorry for
Example Sentences
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"I feel sorry for the people who died. I feel sorry for them because they probably had no idea what was happening."
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
I feel sorry for Mr. Elba—as of this week, Sir Idris—who is better than this.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
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
It doesn’t matter whether I feel sorry for him or not.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
