consolation
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But they did grant Bogle a small consolation prize.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Harry Kane's late equaliser on the night could not even be described as a consolation, coming only seconds from the end.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Absent that, Donnyland could be an attractive consolation prize.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
But the Lakers postseason run isn’t a bad consolation prize.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
Darlene the Ninth is a nice consolation gift.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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Vocabulary lists containing consolation
Grade 9, List 4
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100 SAT words Beginning with "C"
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