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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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.
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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
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
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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
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
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“Take comfort in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20comfort%20in. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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