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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Strong Cash Flows Support Shareholder Return Investors should take comfort in knowing Suncor will be able to afford to pay its dividends and repurchase shares due to its large free cash flow (FCF) generation.
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David Trainer, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Still, for now, investors can take comfort in the fact that markets are being lifted by fundamentals — not just fear or speculation.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 July 2025
However, Grant, the No. 13 pick from Michigan who also plays nose tackle, can take comfort in one significant fact — general manager Chris Grier’s first-round picks have done well in their careers, and many did well as rookies.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
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
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David Trainer, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Still, for now, investors can take comfort in the fact that markets are being lifted by fundamentals — not just fear or speculation.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 July 2025
However, Grant, the No. 13 pick from Michigan who also plays nose tackle, can take comfort in one significant fact — general manager Chris Grier’s first-round picks have done well in their careers, and many did well as rookies.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
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
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“Take comfort in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20comfort%20in. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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