take comfort

Example Sentences

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At least we can take comfort in the way the film went right over his head.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

He added that he was "incredibly proud" of his brother and "we know that this loss will be felt by a great many people, and we take comfort in knowing how loved he was".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Maybe Fed policymakers could take comfort in no change in market-based inflation expectations, but that is certainly shifting now.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

“Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace,” Mary Cosby wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Threatened on land, he still could take comfort from the fact that he could get aid from the sea.

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen