as in pities
to have sympathy for
a gentle soul who could compassionate even the most reprobate of scoundrels and villains
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Love Story, by turns, elevates its lovers, pities them, humanizes them.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2026
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Maddalena loves traveling to Japan, Hawaii, New York, Paris, Spain and, above all, Italy, her beloved country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The industry loves talking about the circular economy, but the trail of money, or the lack thereof, tells a different story.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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“Compassionates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compassionates. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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