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

“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

Inflation, meanwhile, remains elevated, and it is too soon to take comfort that price increases are cooling toward the Fed’s 2%-a-year target, Cook said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

It's as if she can completely sympathize with my thoughts and help me channel them away, and I can always take comfort in her lovely face.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu