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

He comforted terrified survivors and filled critical information voids by sending continual updates to friends and neighbors as firefighters fought the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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

“I think it’s important. Parts of me don’t like it, and then there are parts of me that actually feel comforted by it because I miss them.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

I held him and comforted him as though he were Jasper.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier