consoled

Example Sentences

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"What a horrible night for the young keeper. The Atleti fans actually gave him sympathetic applause but not sure how he can be consoled after that."

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Cast members consoled him, including a kiss on the cheek from Mikey Day that sent Gosling into a spontaneous giggle attack.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

They actively consoled him, cast him as a victim and in some cases offered advice on how to rehabilitate his image.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

“You have to be strong,” he consoled his mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

Another woman trips, breaking her heel, and is consoled by her husband.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides