was consoling
- past progressive of console.
Example Sentences
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“People came to me, in tears. I was consoling a lot of people, giving hugs,” she said.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 4, 2022
Others in his artistic circle followed, including Cowboy Girl, who was consoling Snook at the bar in self-made black platform boots, short shorts and a felt hat with a feather.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2021
Hall, a changed man in prison according to his lawyers and a church volunteer who had grown close to him, was consoling his family and supporters at the end.
From Fox News ● Nov. 20, 2020
Visich, in the deposition, said he was consoling Carlson after the death of a colleague.
From The Verge ● Nov. 12, 2018
Summer had a box of tissues in her hands and was consoling her.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
