sympathize

Example Sentences

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“Parents could be assumed to sympathize with the plaintiff’s mother, but they may also be quicker to perceive lenient parenting.”

From Los Angeles Times

While my friends and family sympathize with my situation, they still prefer to be around me when I’m happier.

From The Wall Street Journal

Francis bravely doesn’t soften Sally’s prickly nature, but she doesn’t give us much reason to sympathize with her character either.

From Los Angeles Times

I sympathized, of course—I how much losing friends sucks—but felt tiny a hint of satisfaction.

From Literature

She sympathizes with customers, noting that it feels “yucky to lose the human.”

From The Wall Street Journal