Example Sentences

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“It has comforted America to see this as merely a story of monsters, her among them,” Tyson said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 27, 2023

“Chairman Powell has comforted markets in the past,” said Jonathan Coleman, an equity portfolio manager at Janus Henderson.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2022

He has comforted in times of death, celebrated in times of joy.

From Washington Post • Jul. 3, 2022

She has comforted Lara, who was injured for much of the 2020-21 season because of a chipped bone in his ankle, through periods of anxiety and depression in his recovery.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2022

“Fairest lady,” replied Yaroslav, “thou has comforted me with thy gentle words.”

From The Russian Garland being Russian Folk Tales by Rosciszewski, J. R. de