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plural of pity
as in shames
a regrettable or blameworthy act it's a pity the woodchuck ate all the flowers after you put so much effort into the garden

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verb

present tense third-person singular of pity

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Verb
  • My daughter, Odette, and my wife Genevieve Padalecki will watch it, and Odette loves it, except for when Dean and Rory kiss.
    Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
  • In Die My Love, a struggling new mom loves her child—but can’t stand anyone else.
    Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
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  • Melissa Schulz understands this deeply, not only as a parenting coach but also as a mom of three, including two neurodiverse children.
    Maria Williams, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
  • And Derek understands that, as well.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Pities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pities. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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