consolation
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Buckingham Palace assiduously avoids being drawn on the political issue of the day, and the king’s interventions are largely reserved for warm words of support for great endeavors or consolation during national tragedies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Absent that, Donnyland could be an attractive consolation prize.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
But the Lakers postseason run isn’t a bad consolation prize.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
That’s scant consolation for those hoping to fly somewhere this summer—unless they also happen to own Delta stock.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Ned was offended and turned to Sallie for consolation, saying to her rather pettishly, “There isn’t a bit of flirt in that girl, is there?”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
Vocabulary lists containing consolation
Grade 9, List 4
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