Sentence examples similar to a compassionate step from inspiring English sources

In Stevenson's mind, abolishing the death penalty is a more compassionate step in the right direction for the future -- a step away from the atrocities of our collective past.

Scott recognised the dilemma in announcing his reversal, which he called a "compassionate, commonsense step forward".

The truly compassionate step forward, however, would not be to create a home for abandoned dogs with all mod cons; it would be to create a society where a home for abandoned dogs is not needed at all.

I would see discomfort as a positive first step, provided one is willing to take the next compassionate step after it.

George W. Bush should take the truly compassionate step of using his clemency powers to ensure that no more mentally retarded convicts are executed in Texas.

Another compassionate step would be to encourage the elderly residents who would live in the nearby housing that has been proposed as part of the project to enjoy the garden's healing benefits.

Even taking the small compassionate step of saying "for now" or "For the time being" may allow some small sense of hope to remain.

In a time that we needed a great leader, and a compassionate leader, he stepped up.

A reliable intuition has a compassionate, affirming tone.

As Bardolph twitches, his compadre Pistol (the sturdy-as-a-redwood James Keegan) steps forward to provide a compassionate tug, to hasten the work of the noose.

If we really have a president who is a "compassionate conservative" (whatever that means), then he needs to step in and put an end to this nonsense.