sympathies

Example Sentences

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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

The hospital has expressed its "deepest sympathies" over the death but denied wrongdoing, saying its care had been in line with international standards.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Corinna said she knew her father had been wounded fighting in France and Russia with the German army, but she said he had never mentioned having Nazi sympathies.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

"We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Daniel's family, loved ones, and friends. We would also like to send our heartfelt sympathies to his team."

From BBC • May 28, 2026

I decided to appeal to my aunt’s sympathies.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan