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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In a complex deal from the outset, Villa could take comfort in knowing Abraham wanted to join them.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Others take comfort in owning tangible assets that aren't tied to the banking system or the stock market.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Fans will take comfort in these familiar models, but they may be shocked when the first few episodes cram in more dialogue than his previous films combined, while much of what happens — internally and externally — is underlined by dense, even repetitive exposition.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Nov. 2025
Let the two ex-employees take comfort in their exit semantics.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Others take comfort in owning tangible assets that aren't tied to the banking system or the stock market.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Fans will take comfort in these familiar models, but they may be shocked when the first few episodes cram in more dialogue than his previous films combined, while much of what happens — internally and externally — is underlined by dense, even repetitive exposition.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Nov. 2025
Let the two ex-employees take comfort in their exit semantics.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Take comfort in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20comfort%20in. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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