John knew what she meant but had no time for sympathy.

He wasn't sure whether she was really near term or just playing for sympathy.

Never before had he gone to someone's house looking for "sympathy and understanding."

Richard knew that she wasn't making a play for sympathy.

He looked at me with what appeared to be a search for sympathy.

I came here hoping against hope for sympathy and help.

Another look shown in his eyes as well, one that could have almost passed for sympathy when he looked at Paul.

That fact is the basis for his sympathy with me.

The black eyes did not look for sympathy or praise.

I was a little disappointed when he went for sympathy instead.