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

Her brother, the sculptor Augustus John, wrote after reading her personal papers that her faith may have given her “some moments of peace, consolation or ecstasy,” but also “much anguish of mind.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

If it’s any consolation, they’re just as rude with French customers.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

The commonness of his name was a consolation, too; there were three Henry Smiths in any given oil field of reasonable size.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez