take comfort in

phrase

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

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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 In a complex deal from the outset, Villa could take comfort in knowing Abraham wanted to join them. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Jan. 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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