sympathetic
Example Sentences
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In 2020 members of this age group were more sympathetic to the Israelis by 61% to 19%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Meadows adds that he is sympathetic to the idea of promoting natural diamonds, with a story rooted in the soil, and the experience of poor miners in West Africa.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
“I am very sympathetic with voters who want to take their time to make their decision in this very fluid election,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The Iranians know Pakistan fears angering its people, who are mostly sympathetic to Iran, in particular a large Shiite Muslim minority that accounts for up to 20% of Pakistan’s population.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
I thought I’d feel guilty, like I betrayed her, but what I feel—particularly in light of Charlie’s sympathetic nodding—is more like absolution.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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