get sympathy

Frequency: 7.512.5 per million words

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.