consoling
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“It’s difficult to maintain hope amid so much tragedy,” said a nun from Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity congregation, who was consoling survivors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
It’s the shattering confusion of grief—for his son, and for his own life as he expected to lead it—yet he has made of the resulting jumble a consoling, searching work of art.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Days after Kirk’s death, Marx posted photos of himself consoling Kirk’s widow, Erika; he announced he was considering a run for governor at a memorial service for Kirk.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
A couple of years ago, Arlo Parks found herself in a nightclub, consoling a complete stranger.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
“You must be exhausted,” Aunt Kitty said with a consoling pat to Mrs. Maroney’s shoulder.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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