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comforting

[kuhm-fer-ting] / ˈkʌm fər tɪŋ /


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But its good witchery also contextualizes the quest for sanity in mad times like ours with comforting observations about occultism’s role during eras of social upheaval.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

The more I thought about it, the more I realized there was something comforting about my conversation with Randy.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

The main image captures grieving families holding and comforting each other.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

The film explores what has — or, more importantly, hasn’t — happened to make the company’s planes safer, and it’s hardly comforting.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

Bake this comforting casserole in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the potato chips are lightly browned.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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