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sympathetic response



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Plenty of people on the right have realized what an own goal this was, and they have tried to offer a more sympathetic response to women’s struggles.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

It “really swayed” independents and men, Kumar said, evoking a more sympathetic response than an ad with a woman sharing that her abortion allowed her to attend college and pursue a career.

From Washington Post Nov. 3, 2022

She accused Chu of being taken in by a performance she alleged was coached, and wondered why her own tears didn’t get such a sympathetic response.

From Seattle Times Feb. 18, 2022

Minton received a sympathetic response from the panel as lawmakers continue preliminary work before crafting their own version of funding state government for the next two years.

From Washington Times Feb. 11, 2020

To her evident distress, his heart made instant and sympathetic response.

From Bob Hampton of Placer by Randall Parrish




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