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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'evoke sympathy' is a correct and usable phrase in written English
It is typically used in a situation in which a person or situation is described in such a way that the reader or listener is likely to feel sympathy. For example: The young boy's heartbreaking story of losing his family in the war evoked sympathy from everyone in the room.
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Their concerns evoke sympathy but also strain credulity.
My piece was not meant to evoke sympathy; it was meant to be informative.
O'REILLY: O.K. That's a bunch... GLICK: You evoke sympathy with the 9/11 families.
And campaigns that try to evoke sympathy for a director or actor's career are deemed inappropriate.
They are nervous that a complex narrative will not evoke sympathy or donations.
O'REILLY*: O.K. That's a bunch... GLICK: You evoke sympathy with the 9/11 families.
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Not a word in this account evokes sympathy.
It is not the case, however, that nudity in these contexts necessarily evokes sympathy.
Her most unlikely savior is Linay, who evokes sympathy and dread in Kate.
I found that just saying, "We're paying back our debt," evoked sympathy and respect.
Initially creepy and lecherous in his decrepit surroundings, Mr. Del Carlo later evoked sympathy as his naughty bride overwhelmed him.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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