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Example sentences for: consoled

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Analysts expressed regret at voting "irregularities" and at Tudjman's autocratic nationalism, but consoled themselves with reports that he is dying of cancer.
Reformers consoled themselves with the hope that regulators will likewise throw Hoffa off the ballot for campaign violations.
Democrats consoled themselves with the observation that with enemies like these, Clinton hardly needs friends.
The national media consoled themselves by arguing that 1) turnout was low, except among Christian conservatives; 2) James made a last-minute racial appeal by airing an ad that paired Blount with black Birmingham Mayor Richard Arrington; 3) the primary exposed and exacerbated the national Republican feud between social and economic conservatives; and 4) the Democratic gubernatorial nominee will capitalize on this in November.
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