pity
Example Sentences
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Conway ran his socks off, the pity being he was playing out wide, and at times, almost as a wing-back, which is very far away from where he is most effective.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
And yet, in the end, you can’t help but pity the man.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
That’s a pity, because it makes fascinating reading, though not in a good way.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 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
A quick tinge of revenge sunk under the weight of my pity.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
Vocabulary lists containing pity
"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
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