get sympathy
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to receive sympathy
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Examples (10)
- He didn't get much sympathy from anyone after his mistake.
- After the accident, she was surprised to get so much sympathy from strangers.
- It's difficult to get sympathy when people think you're to blame.
- He tried to get sympathy by exaggerating his problems.
- The public tends to get sympathy for underdogs.
- Despite his efforts, he couldn't get much sympathy for his situation.
- Children often get sympathy when they are feeling unwell.
- She hoped to get sympathy from her colleagues after her difficult divorce.
- It's hard to get genuine sympathy from someone who is always self-centered.
- The team managed to get the sympathy of the crowd after a valiant effort.