sympathies

Example Sentences

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Auden ultimately felt that his poem was propaganda, and his sympathies came to lie rather with the common person trampled under the march of History.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

King Charles and Queen Camilla had privately reached out to the Trumps to give their sympathies after the attack.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 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

“My name is Nate Edwards, and I’m the new sheriff. I want to extend my sympathies for the loss of your mother.”

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce