win sympathy

Examples (10)

• The politician tried to win the public's sympathy by appearing vulnerable.
• Despite his past mistakes, he managed to win the sympathy of the jury.
• She hoped her story would win her some sympathy from her colleagues.
• The charity event aimed to win sympathy for the refugees.
• He played the victim, hoping to win sympathy and avoid responsibility.
• The novel's protagonist struggles to win sympathy from the reader.
• By sharing her personal struggles, she was able to win the sympathy of the audience.
• The dog's sad eyes seemed to win sympathy from everyone who saw him.
• The defense attorney worked to win sympathy for his client.
• The documentary was designed to win international sympathy for the cause.