as in loving
to have sympathy for
I always pity the people who have to work in this freezing weather
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Basically a reboot after the last World trilogy with Chris Pratt came to a merciful conclusion, Rebirth stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, and Rupert Friend, but, of course, the real stars are the dinosaurs.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
12 Aug. 2025 -
Not only did the team put an offensive moniker that shall remain nameless in this space in its past, but Snyder's sad and disturbing reign as owner finally came to a merciful end.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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People can have varying reactions; some may be more tolerant than others to the plant's oil, called urushiol, according to Healthline.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Some have said this led the Fed to be more tolerant of inflation during the pandemic and slowed its decision to tighten policy.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
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Even for Southern Baptists who aren’t sympathetic toward Hunt and Sills, the legal costs to fight those cases have led to an overall diminished appetite for implementing and funding certain reform.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Maggie Carney is a comic delight as Elizabeth, the household’s sympathetic but highly disciplined head housekeeper.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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When empathy flows mostly in one direction, the emotional health of the relationship often relies on the more understanding partner.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Phelan has worked on other sets with less understanding crews, where she was asked to repeat complicated dance steps over and over again.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2025
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To supplement those real-life cases, providers visit simulation labs, do monthly mock scenarios, and review advanced skills, such as using an ultrasound to help guide breathing tubes into patient airways.—
Arielle Zionts. KFF Health News,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Through the strategic integration of AI, organizations can simultaneously improve patient outcomes, drive efficiency and enhance operational responsibilities.—
Mammon Baloch,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, today’s fashion rules are far more forgiving, and crisp whites are fair game all year.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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Twenty years is a long time for an American whiskey to age, but light whiskey is more forgiving due to the fact that it can be matured in used barrels.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
6 July 2025
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Some states are much more lenient than others, allowing drivers as young as 16 to obtain an unrestricted license.—
Charles Singh,
The Tennessean,
18 Aug. 2025
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Time will tell if some schools are more lenient with exemptions than others, though Meléndez, the deputy chancellor, said local school districts are tracking that information.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
8 Aug. 2025
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CEOs take on all sorts of personas, from the benevolent leader to the cutthroat business executive.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Its land is farmed communally, and its lord, Master Kent (Harry Melling), is a benevolent soul who prefers coaxing and rewarding to ordering and punishing.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Pitying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitying. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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