comforting

Example Sentences

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Comforting the afflicted, supporting communities and individuals, all that comes later—or not at all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Comforting, reliable and timeless, Child's food makes for the perfect sustenance for a cool, blustery night leading into wintertime and the holidays.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2023

She greeted her guest with a warm bowl of Comforting Carrot and Onion Soup, one of the recipes included in “Diet,” which she specially prepared that morning.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2021

Comforting to know that our shuttlecock heroes, at least, aren’t tainted.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2019

Comforting sounds of work and activity, the air tanged with the coal reek of smelters and the salt fresh breeze coming off the water.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi