as in kindness
sympathetic concern for the well-being of others
the unfailing compassionateness of the staff at the hospice
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Choose kindness at home, let steadiness lead.
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 Clarity grows as your words find kindness.
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Their chemistry grounds every emotional turn of the film, balancing comedy, heartbreak, and tenderness with confidence and precision.
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This includes pain and tenderness on the inner side of your elbow and stiffness of your elbow.
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“Compassionateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compassionateness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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