Usage examples for piteous
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In the meanwhile there came a messenger with letters of love from King Faramon of France's daughter unto Sir Tristram, that were full piteous letters, and in them were written many complaints of love; but Sir Tristram had no joy of her letters nor regard unto her. – Le Morte D'Arthur, Volume I (of II) King Arthur and of his Noble Knights of the Round Table by Thomas Malory
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There was something piteous in her voice. – Love of Brothers by Katharine Tynan
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Dimples and Lulla in disgrace are a piteous spectacle. – Lotus Buds by Amy Carmichael