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console
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console someone on something
to comfort someone about something. I want to console you on your recent loss. They consoled Fred on the continuing difficulties he was having.

console someone with something

to use something to comfort someone. We consoled her with a sympathy card and flowers. He sat down and consoled himself with a beer or two.
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It was a defeat which left McClaren in consolable and England's qualification hopes now depend on Russia slipping up in their next qualifier in Israel next month.
ENGLAND DUMPED; Russia 2 England 1 by The Mirror (London, England)
Plus tard, cet enfant ecrira lui-meme, nourri des textes lus et des experiences d'un solitaire mais consolable deja par les rayons de soleil qui arrivent a penetrer par les fenetres sans doute fermees .
Proust ethique by Hong, Teng-yueh / Fu Jen Studies: literature & linguistics
If the Jazz (59-17) played superbly in winning its 14th consecutive game, perhaps the Lakers would have been more consolable.
LAKERS CAN'T KEEP UP : HOT JAZZ RUNS AWAY WITH WIN UTAH 101, LAKERS 89 by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
 
 
 
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