comforting

Example Sentences

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Comforting the afflicted, supporting communities and individuals, all that comes later—or not at all.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Comforting the country in this moment of crisis isn’t Black women’s burden.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

Comforting, reliable and timeless, Child's food makes for the perfect sustenance for a cool, blustery night leading into wintertime and the holidays.

From Salon • Sep. 3, 2023

Comforting, to touch the scary parts of life without putting ourselves in real danger.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2023

“Just saying. Lots of room. Very clean. Maybe too clean, but still. Comforting to have a brave soul about. I’d feel protected.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el