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 the months leading to the election, such arrests became more common, but Venezuelans who weren’t looking to visibly challenge Maduro could take comfort in the fact that most of those arrested had political profiles.
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Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
Even today, foreigners in a strange land struggling to understand a different language, can take comfort in saying the Catholic rosary or another bead-prayer method in their faith and native language.
—Judy Knotts, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
Deuter Duffel Pro 40 Avid adventurers can take comfort in knowing their belongings will always be protected with this duffel’s moisture and dust-resistant material.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Fans of the brand can take comfort in familiar amenities like the Club Lounge, which offers five daily culinary presentations, bottomless Champagne, and butler service.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2024
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Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
Even today, foreigners in a strange land struggling to understand a different language, can take comfort in saying the Catholic rosary or another bead-prayer method in their faith and native language.
—Judy Knotts, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Dec. 2024
Deuter Duffel Pro 40 Avid adventurers can take comfort in knowing their belongings will always be protected with this duffel’s moisture and dust-resistant material.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Fans of the brand can take comfort in familiar amenities like the Club Lounge, which offers five daily culinary presentations, bottomless Champagne, and butler service.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2024
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