sympathy
Example Sentences
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In Monday evening's statement, the channel's chief executive Priya Dogra expressed sympathy to contributors "who have clearly been distressed after taking part in Maried at First Sight".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
In nearby Mount Horeb, known as the “Troll Capital of the World,” locals are caught between sympathy for the dogs and unease at the upheaval activists have brought.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
During this period, her international stature grew amid widespread sympathy for her predicament and admiration for her advocacy for non-violent protest.
From BBC • May 1, 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
“How is your poor brother doing, Beans?” my teacher asked me, her voice dripping with sympathy.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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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