It is a strategy - to make them as wretched as possible to inspire sympathy.

At times, the overkill almost inspires sympathy, but, happily, that feat is impossible.

Malignaggi has a history that inspires sympathy and respect.

But it has also inspired sympathy for the company from residents who recall how it once made the town thrive.

Such affluence does not inspire much sympathy from the public when players and club owners are involved in labor disputes.

The play, like the real-life events, doesn't inspire much sympathy for either woman.

She did not mention that she was pregnant, which would have inspired sympathy, but in May 1903 a baby boy, Phillip, joined the family.

On the other hand, her situation inspires sympathy.

To hear some people tell it, corporate officials are being victimized in ways that can only inspire sympathy.

There are many such departures and returns and they inspire sympathy.