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Meanings of spare a thought in English

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Usage of spare a thought in English
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We've all had bad housemates, but spare a thought for poor Darryl.
The Guardian
2
Drivers should spare a thought for others and use some intelligence when parking.
The Irish Times
3
And spare a thought for Father Peter, who was only doing his best.
The Guardian
4
And spare a thought for the American ancestors of the Hawaiian Hoary bat.
BBC
5
But spare a thought for DeGale, who destroyed his vaunted opponent.
The Guardian
6
So let's all spare a thought for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
News.com.au
7
But spare a thought for her Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland.
The Guardian
8
Anyway, spare a thought for Herr Haneke when he does the Mexican junket.
The Irish Times
9
As stars drop around us, spare a thought for the mighty Stanley Donen.
The Irish Times
10
Now and then you might, perhaps, spare a thought for me.
Ranching for Sylvia
11
And spare a thought for those running Boston marathon today.
The Guardian
12
COMMENT Let's all spare a thought for a man named Chris Jackson right now.
News.com.au
13
As you enjoy the sunshine, spare a thought for Iceland.
The Guardian
14
However, do spare a thought for your guests who have to drink the stuff!
The Irish Times
15
So spare a thought for our lads when they face the "Haka".
The Irish Times
16
Amidst the damage and disruption of the Canterbury earthquake, spare a thought for the animals.
Radio NZ
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Ireland
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New Zealand
Common
Australia
Common
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