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
Her brother, the sculptor Augustus John, wrote after reading her personal papers that her faith may have given her “some moments of peace, consolation or ecstasy,” but also “much anguish of mind.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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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