sympathy
Example Sentences
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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
The episode re-establishes sympathy for the author and appreciation for his talents.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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
Cassiopeia gave her the biggest one on the tray, her eyes wide with sympathy.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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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