pity
Example Sentences
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Hannah Arendt controversially argued that pity is an “all-devouring passion” that only feeds on affliction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
It’s a pity that the rest of us have to be along for the ride.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
They do not require the pity, if that is what this is.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
That’s a pity, because it makes fascinating reading, though not in a good way.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
“It is a pity there is no way to tell in advance how much optimism is the correct amount,” she thought as she pinned her dull, drab locks into a dull, drab bun.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing pity
"Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
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