consolation

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Alonso's only consolation at the first race after the birth of his son was that he extended his run of out-qualifying team-mate Lance Stroll to 39 grands prix.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

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

“The hot dog will be ready soon,” I added, as if it were some sort of consolation.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez