comforted

Example Sentences

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I learned to regulate difficult emotions—sadness, anger, fear—much as I had comforted the wounded child alive within me.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 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

Then, less than a week later, as Jessica was in her bedroom, being comforted by her maternal grandmother, Linda Gandy, her father appeared.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

On Sunday, she was at the memorial service, being comforted by friends.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

The Incorrigible children put down their chickens and comforted her as best they could.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood