consolation
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The firm nudged its price target up to $150 from $135 but that is little consolation for investors who haven’t bought up shares yet.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
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
Her brother, the sculptor Augustus John, wrote after reading her personal papers that her faith may have given her “some moments of peace, consolation or ecstasy,” but also “much anguish of mind.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
If it’s any consolation, they’re just as rude with French customers.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
It was obscure, but not too cut off from the house, a friendly little place with the consolation of water and not too many shadows.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
Vocabulary lists containing consolation
Grade 9, List 4
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