consolation
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That’s scant consolation for those hoping to fly somewhere this summer—unless they also happen to own Delta stock.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 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
Every criticism of the book is anticipated by the author, whose wry critique is little consolation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
A consolation on a savagely hard game, but something.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
His single consolation was that one day, he would matter.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
Vocabulary lists containing consolation
Grade 9, List 4
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100 SAT words Beginning with "C"
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