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consolation

[kon-suh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkɒn səˈleɪ ʃən /


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Consolation, at least, came with confirmation from Uefa that the Ibrox side have done enough to be guaranteed place in the knock-out round before their final group game with Union Saint-Gilloise of Belgium next Thursday.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2025

A Roman statesman and Christian theologian, Boethius is best known for his work The Consolation of Philosophy.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

“Our Need for Consolation Is Insatiable” started life last year as a response to the pandemic.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2021

Consolation games or matches should be eliminated in district play.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2021

While George evaded indifferent slaps from the unoccupied paw, Ignatius scrutinized the title on the cover of the book: Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius, The Consolation of Philosophy.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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