sympathies

Example Sentences

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"We are extremely saddened by this incident and express our sympathies to those involved," DIA said.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Ben Maguire, Liberal Democrat MP for North Cornwall, expressed his sympathies to employees, who he said would be "really anxious and uncertain".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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

He bought newspaper ads and solicited favorable editorials, appealing to Americans’ patriotic sympathies.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Until now the animals had been about equally divided in their sympathies, but in a moment Snowball’s eloquence had carried them away.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell