are consoling
- present progressive of console.
Example Sentences
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Less well-heeled fans of the late screen star are consoling themselves by snapping up lavish, limited edition sets of catalogs for Christie's upcoming auction of Taylor's jewelry, clothing, art and memorabilia.
From Reuters ● Dec. 1, 2011
But soon they are consoling themselves with the memory of an ace dumbo friend named Cleo.
From Time Magazine Archive
Its associations are as dear to him as its teachings are consoling in the days of tribulation.
From Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
A minister of the gospel awaits his coming; the good man's words are consoling, but he cannot remodel the past for the advantage of the dead.
From Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
"These are consoling, helpful, and holy doctrines, Aunt Mabel; but tell me if you are satisfied that the Roman Catholic Church is the true Church of God?" said May, smoothing her withered hand.
From May Brooke by Dorsey, Anna Hanson
