consolation

Example Sentences

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The only consolation now might be that this tournament won’t be held entirely without Italian representation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Littler did avoid the whitewash, with an ironic celebration showing he felt it was nothing more than a consolation.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

But that will be no consolation for the four-time champion when the gap to the front is so large.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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

The victory tankard turned out to be the same as the consolation one.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss