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Kesey recognizes her literary talent and also empathizes with her over the loss of her child, having been deeply marked by the death of one of his sons in a road accident.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
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Macron understands the issues, and empathizes with both Israelis and Palestinians, Bronchtein explains.—
NPR,
NPR,
22 Nov. 2025
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Porcelain tile also offers long-term durability, which reassures buyers.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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Structure helps families know what a successful relationship looks like and reassures parents that boundaries will be honored.—
Halona Black,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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All the used books at The Reading Room are $8, an uncomplicated pricing system that assures that everything is a fair price and means that, with some searching, patrons may stumble upon a great deal.—
Margaret Littman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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The heat all but assures that Colorado and Utah will have their lowest snowpack on record.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ten years later, while their daughter cheers from a distance at Oregon State, the couple remain loyal to the Bruins and are a staple of Section 103 at Pauley Pavilion as season-ticket holders.—
Tribune News Service,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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Ten years later, while their daughter cheers from a distance at Oregon State, the couple remain loyal to the Bruins and are a staple of Section 103 at Pauley Pavilion as season-ticket holders.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Nothing comforts quite like a spoon bread does.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The nurturing Moon comforts therapeutic Chiron, brightening your 5th House of Amusement — this is your moment to attempt a new way of expressing yourself without judging yourself.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Commiserates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commiserates. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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