sympathies

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A palace official also said that King Charles reached out to Trump to express his sympathies to all affected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The Palace has previously expressed that the King's "sympathies have been, and remain with, the victims of any and all forms of abuse".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“Our deepest sympathies go to the deputy’s family and to our law enforcement colleagues and fellow runners at LASD,” the office said on X.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

The government said its "deepest sympathies" were with all those affected and it was "actively considering" an apology.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Seen from above this way they are pale, doomed blossoms, bound to appeal to your sympathies.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver