sympathetic

Example Sentences

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"I'm very sympathetic to the victims of what happened," Zender said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

"These are likely the actions of individuals who are sympathetic to the regime," George said.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Sotomayor, who is clearly sympathetic to Reed’s argument, asserts that it has never been given fair consideration.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

People close to the show are hoping that as more is revealed about Paul’s relationship with Mortensen, a more sympathetic character will emerge and the episodes could air.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

But he was prepared, too, to take his message to the less sympathetic, more prosperous nations.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French