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

“I also knew I should be able to tell the darker stories, without having you pitying me.”

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2023

People would visit me, with sad, pitying looks on their faces.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2022

Anna May cocked her head again and gave me a half smile that seemed both pitying and condescending.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu