sympathy
Example Sentences
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The episode re-establishes sympathy for the author and appreciation for his talents.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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
Channel 4 boss Priya Dogra previously declined to apologise when asked by a reporter following the broadcast of Panorama on Monday, although she did express her "sympathy" for those who had spoken up.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
What I need right now isn't sympathy or sadness.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
His features were as unyielding as a mask, showing only enough sympathy to be considered adequate.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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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