take comfort in

idiom

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

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While her grief is palpable, Spindler can take comfort in the unlikely friendship between Screech and Flash — a friendship her daughter cherished. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 June 2025 And should its seasoned stars choose to hang it up in the coming seasons, fans can take comfort in knowing that the next era is ready to rise to the occasion. Okla Jones, Essence, 23 June 2025 Investors should take comfort in knowing Allison Transmission will be able to afford to pay its dividends and repurchase shares due to its large FCF generation. David Trainer, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 Even if your helmet is trashed, take comfort in knowing that it's done its job and kept you safe. Michael Venutolo-Mantovani, Wired News, 8 June 2025 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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