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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Rarely do two such defining voices of the podcasting industry share the same stage, making this a truly unmissable moment for anyone who loves the art of the interview.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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If your household is large and loves everything topped with a runny egg, look for a larger capacity pan that holds four or more at a time.—
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Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Compassionates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/compassionates. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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