consolation

Example Sentences

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Taking away Richarlison's stunning chip from distance to earn the visitors a consolation goal, there was only ever one winner in as one-sided a north London derby as you can get.

From BBC

A flying Rees-Zammit, back in red after his failed foray into the NFL, produced a stunning finish for a late consolation try before Clarke grabbed his second to take New Zealand past 50 points.

From Barron's

It’s not hard to imagine, as Ms. Vaill does, that Angelica would seek romantic consolation elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal

Authorities said on Friday that containment efforts and more favourable weather had slowed the spread of the blaze, but that was little consolation for Hernandez.

From Reuters

“At the same time, what is it really? Is it a consolation category? Will it hold as much prestige? I’m waiting to see.”

From Los Angeles Times