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The woman empathizes with her husband, who struggles with the emotional toll.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025 -
Anne Howard, 38, a social worker who volunteers with the Wendt Center, empathizes.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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By keeping everyone moving on schedule, the Airport Dad reassures themselves that the trip will go smoothly.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025
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Psychologist Meg Jay, in her influential book The Defining Decade, warns against passivity but also reassures that change and momentum can be built at any age.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Boeing’s offer assures workers another year of raises, even for employees already at the top of the pay scale, Gillian said.—
Reuters 23 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Adair assures parents that, in all likelihood, kids get more than enough protein from their diets.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
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The group cheers the guests on with catchy chants to excite them for their appearances.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Cherry cheers him up by tickling him in the armpits.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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For me, that comforts and strengthens my faith.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
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Julia comforts him with a soothing song, offering her Saint Anthony necklace to watch over him.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Commiserates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commiserates. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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