consolation

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Every criticism of the book is anticipated by the author, whose wry critique is little consolation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

But that will be no consolation for the four-time champion when the gap to the front is so large.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 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

Tudor did not appear to have consolation on his mind as the heartbroken youngster came off.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The packet of cherry paste, which had fallen out, was the only merchandise we had left and was very little consolation.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri