consolation prize
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Pope Leo XIV's upcoming trip to Argentina, the first papal visit in 39 years, is a sort of consolation prize for the homeland of predecessor Francis, who disappointed his compatriots by never returning as pontiff.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
In the meantime, Karim says, the consolation prize is simply to enjoy the party.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Absent that, Donnyland could be an attractive consolation prize.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2026
But the Lakers postseason run isn’t a bad consolation prize.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2026
If a contestant reached the $8,000 plateau and failed to answer that question correctly, he or she was given a new Cadillac as a consolation prize, worth about $5,000 at that time.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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