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consoling

[kuhn-soh-ling] / kənˈsoʊ lɪŋ /






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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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