comforting

Example Sentences

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So, something that survives 25 years and is consistent, and is not changed in any fundamental way, is comforting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He expects oil companies will take things slow and steady—perhaps not great news for Americans dealing experiencing pain at the pump or investors focused on near-term trades, but comforting for shareholders.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

But I can’t say it’s comforting to be on a cruise when news breaks of a suspected hantavirus outbreak on another cruise line, even if it’s a world away in West Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

"Knowing what's going to happen next can be incredibly comforting in a moment when you're in crisis," she says.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Which is comforting but also terrifying: What if his mind is playing tricks on him?

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone