consolation

Example Sentences

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Tahnoon was given what many viewed as a consolation prize—control over two of the country’s largest wealth funds, making him the face of the country’s financial arm.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reasonable reasons to resist precious metals haven’t served as consolation for the big investors, however.

From The Wall Street Journal

As for McDermott, there is some small consolation for being fired.

From The Wall Street Journal

But for those gathered at the ruins of Gul Plaza, this is little consolation.

From BBC

I vowed to work doubly hard the next day, but she took little consolation in that promise, showering me with complaints as heavy as hailstones as I rushed out the kitchen door.

From Literature