sympathy
Example Sentences
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Before the EFL's statement, Hull City's sporting director Jared Dublin expressed sympathy for the fans over the uncertainty but said the club are continuing their preparations as normal.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
If he was expecting sympathy he was wrong.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
She also provides a nutshell summary for friends and family members wishing to express sympathy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
With sympathy for Spirit workers, “this is a business that is unsalvageable at this point,” Harteveldt said, with no viable plan to remain in business.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
“It was a long time ago,” Celia says, surprised by the genuine sympathy.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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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