consolation

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Lauryn Kim homered and Kayla Cisneros, Addy Everett and Lizzie Hobbs each had two hits in Millikan’s 7-6 triumph over San Diego Cathedral in the consolation final.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

His yellow card for a deliberate knock-on with eight minutes to play effectively ended the contest, although Crowley collected his own chip to score a creative consolation and reduce Exeter's margin of victory.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The only consolation now might be that this tournament won’t be held entirely without Italian representation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

If “Sinners” does win best picture, how’s this for a consolation: Anderson, who came into the year having never won despite 11 nominations, will go home with two Oscars — director and adapted screenplay.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Some weeks previous, Mr. Sharpe had told my friend Private G—g that I was in demand to play with the orchestra gathered for the diversion of the officers and the consolation of the besieged.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson