sympathy
Example Sentences
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Max prides himself on his success and has zero sympathy for life’s also-rans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
While Australian Day criticised Woods' actions, the 38-year-old said he also has sympathy for him.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Man, she wasn’t looking for any sympathy or anything.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
So, I have massive sympathy for Howe about that, and how much losing top scorer Alexander Isak last summer has affected his team.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Emma truly does look sorry, and the sympathy oozing from her voice makes me want to cry even more.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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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