comforted

Example Sentences

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He told the BBC he was both overwhelmed and comforted by the massive police presence when he arrived at the centre, San Diego County's second largest mosque, which also houses a primary school.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The stock is now being comforted by the 50 day SMA, and it recently successfully retested a double bottom breakout pivot of $88.56 taken out on March 2.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

After officers comforted the woman and gained her trust, she asked them for help, Hamilton said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Those who worry that they aren’t sufficiently productive will be comforted to know that, in Mr. Bailey’s estimation, “you have about four focused hours in you each workday.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Some felt comforted because something was being done to solve the problem that had come upon them so unexpectedly to spoil the calm progression of their days.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda