sympathy
Example Sentences
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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
Italian club Juventus, for whom Tudor also played for many years, joined Tottenham in expressing sympathy over the loss of his father.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
Fed Governor Christopher Waller expressed sympathy on Bloomberg TV last week for consumers facing spiking gasoline prices.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
During her illness, he'd felt sympathy for her.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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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