consolatory
Example Sentences
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Mr Chambers said he expects more of that consolatory but firm tone at Thursday's meeting.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2025
And five days later, as Ohtani was paraded around his new home ballpark covered in blue and white, Balelo offered only consolatory remarks about his client’s old club.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2023
The reactions from teammates and coaches to the true freshman quarterback were congratulatory, not consolatory.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2022
As the final buzzer sounded and the Baylor fans roared, the Gonzaga stars didn’t let go of their consolatory hugs.
From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2021
Granny and my mother offered consolatory remarks to the strange woman.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.