sympathetic
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"Irish language speakers and those who are sympathetic to the language are looking towards Irish unity now as an opportunity to put the Irish language at the heart of a new political agreement".
From BBC • May 8, 2026
“The result was a highly lucrative film franchise that presented itself as sympathetic to Indigenous struggles,” the lawsuit said, “all while silently exploiting a real Indigenous youth behind the scenes.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Take a moment before responding, and be sympathetic to the situation they’re facing as a result of your decision.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Halperin’s accusers were gobsmacked to see Kelly, who’d once given them a sympathetic platform on the Today show, turn around and mastermind his comeback.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
Andrew Jackson was not an all-around nice guy who was sympathetic and humane to the enslaved people who worked for him.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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