consoling

Example Sentences

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“You must be exhausted,” Aunt Kitty said with a consoling pat to Mrs. Maroney’s shoulder.

From Literature

He claimed that he began consoling a crying Minaj, only for her to start yelling at him.

From MarketWatch

I put to him that over half the country don't think it's ridiculous - many people find it consoling and representative of the United Kingdom, maybe something better than politicians.

From BBC

The children ran to console her, though they could have used some consoling themselves.

From Literature

She sent encouraging emails to players and coaches after games, celebrating or consoling them depending on the outcome.

From Los Angeles Times