pitying

Example Sentences

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It elicited pitying sighs from Labour's enlarged cohort of MPs, struggling to fit on the green benches on the government side of the House of Commons.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2024

Josh: In our quest to become better recyclers, Melissa, I found myself pitying the ephemeral life of a pizza box.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 19, 2024

That is the opinion that has gotten me the most pitying, “poor old-timer” looks.

From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2022

Please join me in pitying whoever has to sit behind DJ D-Nice’s big hat tonight.

From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2022

Kaz had cast him an almost pitying look.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo