sympathies

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Knowledge of Jolie’s circumstance will inform a viewer’s reaction to her wounded, resilient performance, but our inherent sympathies can only take French writer-director Alice Winocour’s ensemble piece so far.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Officials say he had a history of anti-Islamic rhetoric and far-right sympathies.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Buckingham Palace issued a statement saying King Charles was "greatly saddened" by the crash and sent "his thoughts and sympathies" to the dead man's family and to those injured.

From Barron's • Jun. 20, 2026

“We express our deepest condolences and offer our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Ben and Mary Anne found themselves in an upstairs room alone and free from the stares and sympathies of the wives.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy