sympathy
Example Sentences
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Some locals speculate that the Sconset homeowners might have staged the vandalism themselves to gain sympathy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Man, she wasn’t looking for any sympathy or anything.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The bank has now said after a review of Mr and Mrs Jansari's case the money had been reimbursed, adding it had "the utmost sympathy" for those who are targeted by criminals.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
The Croat deserves sympathy, not least as he comes to terms with the death of his father, but also because he walked into a toxic atmosphere which built up under sacked predecessor Thomas Frank.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
His countenance expressed sympathy and compassion; he drew a chair close to mine and addressed me in French,
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
Vocabulary lists containing sympathy
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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Common Senses: Path ("Feeling")
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Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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