Example Sentences

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He tells me that Leigh will warm up to me in time, but part of me is sympathizing with his ex-wife now.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2019

Prime Minister Mark Rutte told the Queen and Princess Mabel by telephone that “the Netherlands is sympathizing intensely with the family in these times of concern and sorrow,” according to a statement.

From BusinessWeek • Feb. 24, 2012

"He always is sympathizing," looking at her with affectionate shrewdness.

From Vagabondia 1884 by Burnett, Frances Hodgson

Cecil is one of my dearest pupils; cultivate her friendship, Hester—she is honorable, she is sympathizing.

From A World of Girls The Story of a School by Meade, L. T.

"That would have settled it, for just now every one is sympathizing with him."

From Ralph Gurney's Oil Speculation by Otis, James