solace
noun
comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.
has been solacing
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present perfect progressiveof solace (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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It is nothing of importance," said the Russian, apathetically; "the prince has entirely recovered from his wounds, and has been solacing himself in his winter camp at Dresden with the representations upon the French stage.
From Frederick the Great and His Family by Mrs. Chapman Coleman
