sympathy
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"We extend our deepest sympathy to the families and to everyone affected by this violence. No words can adequately express the grief our community is experiencing."
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
“That’s not a defense, but the reality is some jurors won’t want to convict because they feel sympathy to the defendant or they feel this is a waste of government resources.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The only closure that John can get is from this earlier version of Hal who has a lot of sympathy and empathy, not just for John, but for himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Earth has Guy Gardner’s sympathy, but the world needs John Stewart — a hero who knows fear and was raised to understand what to do with it.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
He was hoping a little sympathy might get him the cart.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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“We offer our deepest sympathies to Sebastian’s family and friends, who are mourning this tragic loss.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Williams concluded her statement by sending her love and sympathies to Gilbert’s family, friends and his New Found Glory bandmates Jordan Pundik, Cyrus Bolooki and Ian Grushka.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
And even the go-for-broke performance of Mr. Ribisi, with its barely contained insanity, requires something to massage our sympathies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
"We are continuing to support their families during this incredibly difficult time, and our thoughts and sympathies are with all those who loved and knew them," the spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Ben and Mary Anne found themselves in an upstairs room alone and free from the stares and sympathies of the wives.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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Vocabulary lists containing sympathy
"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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Common Senses: Path ("Feeling")
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