pity
Example Sentences
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He said Pam "took pity" on him and brought him in with her entourage.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
It’s a pity that the rest of us have to be along for the ride.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
“I’m not suggesting anyone pity the poor rich. But as the ‘affordability’ debate bubbles on, it’s remarkable how far up the income bracket you can go and still feel squeezed,” says Zagare.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 16, 2026
“It would be such a pity if, just as we were about to get past the previous shutdown, the statistics system is hit with another,” said Steve Englander, an economist at Standard Chartered.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
“Wow, I just realized why you hate us so much,” she said, filling her voice with pity.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing pity
"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
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