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comfortable

[kuhmf-ter-buhl, kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl] / ˈkʌmf tər bəl, ˈkʌm fər tə bəl /




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Here, Szor and Abraham quietly demonstrate the lengths and risks of their allyship, pitting their relatively comfortable upbringing in Israel against their fervent quest to unlearn a propagandistic way of living.

From Salon Sep. 21, 2026

Texas Democrats I’ve spoken to over the years have a way of framing O’Rourke’s 2018 Senate run as not only a highly impressive achievement … but also something they’re comfortable Monday-morning quarterbacking.

From Slate Sep. 21, 2026

Tucker, Max Muncy, Mookie Betts and Will Smith all homered in a five-run eighth inning, turning a nail-biter into a comfortable win.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

He says they feel comfortable with the higher cost because they "earn quite well" and expect their salaries to rise.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Welchman made himself at home, dropping into a sagging armchair that was probably quite comfortable during the reign of King George III. He said, “Which way do the hands of a clock move?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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