Sentence examples for be pity from inspiring English sources

"be pity" is not a correct or commonly used phrase in written English.
A more grammatically correct way to express this idea would be "to be pitiful." For example, "It is pitiful that such injustice still exists in our society."

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be pity

noun

A feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.

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Or should it be pity us?

A more appropriate response to Mr. Bennett's gambling problems might be pity.

I can't ask The Experts for fear there might be pity for my ignorance.

The only possible reaction to watching Craig say "I am not gay" over and over had to be pity for the man and his unhappy family.

If love for love thou wilt na gie, At least be pity to me shown; A thought ungentle canna be The thought o' Mary Morison.

Will it be pity?

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Last night would have seen more "performances", including a Johnny Rotten from Armstrong (for whom I will henceforth be pity-voting).

Milly is to be pitied.

But she's not to be pitied.

He is someone to be pitied.

The Red Sox are to be pitied.

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