compassion
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pointed to her empty seat while paying tribute to the lawmaker's "empathy, kindness and compassion" as Australia's parliament met for the first time since the incident.
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
Scammers prey on your fears, appeal to your compassion or tempt you with a too-good-to-be-true offer you don’t want to miss.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
“Diana was the very essence of compassion, of duty, of style, of beauty,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Paul said he was "mortified" and, while understanding the need to keep everyone safe, felt there was a lack of "dignity, compassion and empathy".
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
“From the time humankind achieved time travel,” a voice boomed out, just like in a movie preview, “people have been stirred with compassion for the sufferings of the past.”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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