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sympathy

[sim-puh-thee] / ˈsɪm pə θi /




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As the struggling men and women in “Land” endure defeat and distrust victory, it is their frailty as much as their strength that wins our sympathy and holds our attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

He also has a moment of sympathy for the Spurs’ rivals who have to try to attack the gigantic center.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

She expressed "sympathy" for the women, but declined to apologise when asked by a reporter, turning instead to walk back into the office.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

At Jimmy Kimmel’s annual monologue to advertisers at Disney’s recent upfront presentation, the ABC late-night host offered sympathy to his ousted CBS cohort Stephen Colbert.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Clara jerked as if slapped, and looked around at everyone clapping and smiling and giving her looks of sympathy.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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