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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026 -
Throughout the series, Gia absorbs the emotional weight of her sister's choices, much like how this Water sign naturally empathizes with those around them.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Her Orthodox priest reassures her that nobody is without sin.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Ghostwriting has been around forever, the Association of Ghostwriters reassures its clients.—
Emily Hodgson Anderson,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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Miss Manners assures you that everything after thanking him was optional.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Elin Harryson, plant expert for Planta plant-care app, assures the casual ease of this type of garden is all part of the appeal.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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The crowd cheers back enthusiastically in response.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
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The oldest students get the chance to search for the afikomen, while the rest of the crowd cheers them on.—
Jessica Tzikas,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 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 27 Apr. 2026.
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