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consolation

[kon-suh-ley-shuhn] / ˌkɒn səˈleɪ ʃən /


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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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