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But I see people gaily trotting along in flip-flops or sandals, dependent on their cellphones, often lost — gasp! no GPS! — and it’s a little hard to have pity for them.

From Washington Post Oct. 8, 2021

However, he did express his feelings, writing in the Auschwitz memorial’s guest book in Spanish: “Lord, have pity on your people. Lord, forgive so much cruelty.”

From Washington Times Jul. 29, 2016

TranslationBird on a briar, bird, bird on a briar,We come from love, and love we crave,Blissful bird, have pity on me,Or dig, love, dig for me my grave.

From The Guardian Mar. 25, 2013

"Could you not have pity for me?" the Duchess sings just before the final note.

From Seattle Times Feb. 17, 2013

‘If you took this thing on yourself, unwilling, at others’ asking, then you have pity and honour from me.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien




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