comforting
Example Sentences
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“It was just kind of one in that moment: She’s my mother and also my director that’s comforting me, helping me through the scene. It worked really well.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
It has enjoyed comforting support at the 50 day SMA since last summer.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
"At the time he was comforting me, but he was actually encouraging it as well," Kimberley said.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Even so, it’s comforting to own the investing world’s least-dirty shirt at a time like this.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
Dr. Cain saw it and gave me a comforting smile.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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