Collocations withsympathy
These are words often used in combination withsympathy.
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a great deal of sympathy
There is a great deal of sympathy.
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a lot of sympathy
We have a lot of sympathy with the model.
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certain sympathy
Where widows might receive a certain sympathy or respect, or even both, spinsters were generally viewed with deep suspicion, whether young, ' life-cycle ', spinsters or older, ' lifelong ', single women.
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considerable sympathy
He displays considerable sympathy for the peoples of the region, while he often ridicules the cultures and savages the politicians.
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deep sympathy
On the other hand there seems to be a deep sympathy in people that makes them uncomfortable when they are aware of others' suffering.
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deepest sympathy
I would like once again to express on behalf of everyone here our deepest sympathy and our solidarity with the victims and their families.
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expression of sympathy
Sorry, for example, usually occurs as an expression of sympathy to someone who has just had a mishap.
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great sympathy
I have great sympathy for such pleas, as you may also have, but the solution is not easy, and has at least four aspects.
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heartfelt sympathy
We shall not forget him, and we send to his family our heartfelt sympathy in their irreparable loss.
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lack of sympathy
There has been no lack of sympathy on all sides for the miners, for their special position and for their special claims.
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mutual sympathy
The rowdy boys scarcely moved; the whole audience seemed bound by a mutual sympathy and interest which charged the air with emotional tenseness.
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profound sympathy
Profound sympathy can usually only follow upon profound suffering.
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public sympathy
In an era of estrangement between army and society, some wanted to restore public sympathy for the army.
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sincere sympathy
I would like to take this opportunity of expressing my sincere sympathy with those who are bereaved.
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tremendous sympathy
I have tremendous sympathy for the motivation underlying the amendment.
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widespread sympathy
There is often widespread sympathy in a natural disaster.
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