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Well, in the old days, the EFAs would be the consolation prize.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
But to some residents Takanock’s offerings feel like a consolation prize.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The underrated Suárez is much more than a consolation prize or hasty pivot, though.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Nakobe Dean of the Philadelphia Eagles and Quay Walker of the Green Bay Packers could be excellent consolation prizes.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2026
But to some residents Takanock’s offerings feel like a consolation prize.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The underrated Suárez is much more than a consolation prize or hasty pivot, though.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Nakobe Dean of the Philadelphia Eagles and Quay Walker of the Green Bay Packers could be excellent consolation prizes.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Consolation prize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consolation%20prize. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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