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consolation

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


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Consolation came in the form of Yes cities Glasgow and Dundee - of which Jane says she was proud - but the 2014 dream was over.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2024

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

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

The downside is a lack of movement over three hours, as Delétang’s static posture in “Our Need for Consolation Is Insatiable” is replicated here by every performer.

From New York Times • Sep. 2, 2021

Consolation games or matches should be eliminated in district play.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2021

Mrs. Reilly reached down next to her chair and picked from the floor the large volume of The Consolation of Philosophy.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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