consolation
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Absent that, Donnyland could be an attractive consolation prize.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
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
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
They weren't alone; plenty of other families shared their situation, which offered some consolation.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing consolation
Grade 9, List 4
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100 SAT words Beginning with "C"
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