Sentence examples for gained consolation from inspiring English sources

The Zimbabwean at least gained consolation, however, when she became the first player for 11 years to defend the women's doubles title.

There are at least two sides to every transplant story and a quick search of the internet will reveal hundreds of true stories about organ donation; of people being given the chance of a new life and of the families of donors gaining consolation from something positive coming out of personal tragedy.

There they gained a consolation victory by an innings and 120 runs against Australia, who therefore won the series, 2-1.

If Kenneth Branagh was miffed at being ignored by Olivier theatre award judges for his barnstorming performance as Ivanov, he gained some consolation last night.

Canada gained some consolation for their shock defeat by Britain on Wednesday when they won bronze in the women's curling by beating the United States 9-5 in a play-off.

Northampton gained some consolation for their early exit from Europe when they collected their first Heineken Cup win of the season with a bonus-point success against Castres at Franklin's Gardens.

The veteran forward Tony Windless led Milton Keynes' scoring with 20 points, while the Wolves' Andy Harper gained some consolation by adding to the 18 points he notched on Saturday with 20 yesterday.

Taylor gained a consolation score for Sale but they remain rooted to the foot of the table.

Everton gained their consolation goal when Vellios scored with his first touch - just eight seconds after coming on - as he slid in to meet Royston Drenthe's cross.

They gained some consolation in the form of a second penalty from Nikora and suddenly Cardiff were the ones making mistakes.

The avalanche of scores took the losing bonus point away from Connacht, who gained some consolation in the form of converted efforts from replacements Miah Nikora and Shane O'Leary.