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Adverb
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But the scenes she’s devised for these sympathetically difficult oddballs go nowhere.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026 -
The boys’ mother Katherine (Nia Long) gazes sympathetically from the sidelines but doesn’t dare speak up.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
21 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Nearly four years later, her eating habits have mercifully improved.—
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
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Billy calls him out for spending $8 on a latte, at which point the writer throws (mercifully iced) coffee on both Billy and Valerie.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Duplan was, charitably, a poor leader.—
Theo Baker,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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The new Beaches is most charitably viewed as an oldies act for a movie.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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We are taxed, compassionately pass bills, paid for with Bonds, attend black tie dinners, and hear about 10-year plans after 10-year plans to solve the problem Sacramento is creating.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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In this story the problem is treated intimately and compassionately by a woman who knows all about it.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The two cubs were orphaned when their mother, who had been involved in two public safety incidents, was humanely euthanized by California authorities.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Clover Sonoma markets its milk, yogurt and cheese products as humanely sourced and environmentally sound.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Maggie also smiles tolerantly when Hank keeps his hand on her knee for a few beats too many, or leans in close during chats.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But my sons have yet to complain; like my dancing or singing they graciously refrain from making any comment.—
Jane Park,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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King graciously provided some exclusive comments on how this hilarious micro-budget miracle came about.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
4 May 2026
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“Softheartedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/softheartedly. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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