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Meanings of consolation in English
Usage of consolation in English
1
For countries already battered by the debt crisis, that's hardly a consolation.
2
The Crusaders' late push for a consolation bonus point also fell short.
3
Their consolation must be in the hope of reunion beyond the grave.
4
Gibbs listened intently, attempted to offer consolation, but nothing he said helped.
5
Perhaps he was a devout soul, waiting for the consolation of Israel.
6
The transaction was successful: I got what I needed-theconsolation of self-humiliation
7
Carl Cort volleyed home past Mark Schwarzer for Wimbledon's 75th-minute consolation goal.
8
The first goal, at the end of normal time, seemed mere consolation.
9
But in the absences of faith, demonstrable things are the sole consolation.
10
The only consolation I had was in the hopefulness of Whistling Jim.
11
Bournemouth continued attacking until the end but no consolation came their way.
12
Another dream in the last night of his life was a consolation.
13
I have known fear at the prospect of death; religious consolation, never.
14
There was consolation in all this, notwithstanding professional rivalry and personal dislikes.
15
My only consolation this morning was putting her in a new onesie.
16
If it was a consolation prize, it certainly had its own appeal.
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Consolation through the time
Consolation across language varieties
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Common
Ireland
Common
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