consoling
Example Sentences
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Days after Kirk’s death, Marx posted photos of himself consoling Kirk’s widow, Erika; he announced he was considering a run for governor at a memorial service for Kirk.
From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026
"As far as I remember the defendant was upset and a lot of people were giving him hugs and consoling him."
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 2026
I’m a big Fantasy Football person, so Monday morning is normally consoling myself with how badly Sunday has gone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
He claimed that he began consoling a crying Minaj, only for her to start yelling at him.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 1, 2025
Summer had a box of tissues in her hands and was consoling her.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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