great compassion
collocation in Englishmeaningsofgreatandcompassion
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great
adjective
uk/ɡreɪt/us/ɡreɪt/
large in amount, size, ...
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compassion
noun[U]
uk/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/us/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/
a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a wish to ...
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(Definition ofgreatandcompassionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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In conclusion, this book reports withgreatcompassionthe individual stories of fourteen people facing death, and of their bereaved relatives.
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His speech indicatedgreatcompassionfrom a person who wished to achieve the best for people, many of whom in some respects cannot help themselves.
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In our society there isgreatcompassionfor children who live in difficult circumstances.
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We have debated a crisis of some scale, showinggreatcompassionto those who are suffering.
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Clause 1 includes an act ofgreatcompassion.
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He has, as usual, argued his case withgreatcompassionand concern for what he believes to be the underdog.
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He hasgreatcompassionand, above all, an understanding of what goes to make up harmony in industry.
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He spoke with great eloquence, great humanity andgreatcompassion.
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He has shown great knowledge of the subject, a sensitive approach to it andgreatcompassionin its expression.
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I know that he hasgreatcompassionfor disabled people.
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I am speaking to those who say that something must be done and who speak withgreatcompassionand sincerity.
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He was right to begin by saying that this was a subject forgreatcompassion.
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It is a time ofgreatcompassionand conscience.
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To get it started required great courage,greatcompassion, an iron will and very great administrative ability.
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Over the years, this country has showngreatcompassionand concern.
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I havegreatcompassionfor people suffering from that disease.
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He spoke withgreatcompassionand vigour.
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She was a superb clinician; she cared for patients and their families withgreatcompassionand wisdom; and she was an excellent teacher and outstanding ward manager.
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He did so withgreatcompassion.
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Through these services, he became known for hisgreatcompassionand the amazing results of his consultations with visitors.
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