take comfort in

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: to feel less worried/upset because of (something)
I take comfort in the knowledge that I'm not alone.

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In addition to the show’s popularity — its first season spent four weeks in the Global Top 10 TV list — fans can take comfort in knowing there’s plenty of source material left to cover. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 Your 4th House of Protection hosts contentment-seeking Venus, encouraging you to take comfort in your private world. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026 Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson called Garland one of his favorite players and seemed to take comfort in handing him off to Lue, who is known for getting the most out of his players. Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026 Atkinson seemed to take comfort in handing Garland off to Lue, who is known for getting the most out of his players. Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take comfort in

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“Take comfort in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20comfort%20in. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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