consolation
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The firm nudged its price target up to $150 from $135 but that is little consolation for investors who haven’t bought up shares yet.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Connor Wynne restored Bradford's lead on the verge of half-time but Jack Bird, Ash Handley and Cooper Jenkins went in before Caleb Aekins' late consolation for the hosts.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Every criticism of the book is anticipated by the author, whose wry critique is little consolation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
If “Sinners” does win best picture, how’s this for a consolation: Anderson, who came into the year having never won despite 11 nominations, will go home with two Oscars — director and adapted screenplay.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
As a lead bombardier again, Yossarian had McWatt for a pilot, and that was one consolation, although he was still so utterly undefended.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
Vocabulary lists containing consolation
Grade 9, List 4
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