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consolation

[kon-suh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkɒn səˈleɪ ʃən /


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No consolation but a great job by head coach Tyronn Lue for guiding the Clippers from a disastrous 6-21 start and finishing with more than 40 wins.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

That’s scant consolation for those hoping to fly somewhere this summer—unless they also happen to own Delta stock.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Even a consolation goal was beyond them as Salah saw his second-half penalty saved - a moment Slot admitted "probably sums us up today and probably large parts of our season".

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

This consolation was denied to the Mexica, who were agonizingly uncertain about what happened to the soul.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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