Expressing sympathy is a necessary but difficult skill.

表达同情是十分必要而又有难度的技能。

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But the U.S.reaction to Thursday's attack was at an unusually high level, with both President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton issuing written statements expressing sympathy to the families of victims and calling for the attackers to be held accountable.

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In fact, I notice many people expressing sympathy for the Jewish state throughout the week.

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After the footage was aired, the Foreign Office issued a statement expressing sympathy for the victims' families, but reiterating its position.

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China and Japan have both issued statements expressing sympathy to the U.S. at what is expected to be a massive loss of life.

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