consolation prize造句

Most Russians grumble about their lives, but see “international prestige” as a consolation prize.

She missed out on the top job, but as a consolation prize was made deputy chairman.

The contest set gold prize, silver prizes, bronze prizes and several consolation prizes.

The young one feeds on the remains. It wins a consolation prize of sorts – a full belly.

Before I left the contest, I gave Linda my Star Trek cardboard cutout as a consolation prize.

The move was interpreted by some analysts as a consolation prize for Israel after Bush told Olmert of his opposition to an attack on Iran.

For us, domestic partnerships and civil unions aren't a consolation prize made available to lesbian and gay couples because we are barred from legally marrying.

Vice presidents, they note, often get a window seat at their bullpen desks, a sort of consolation prize for having lost an office.

The American League Wild Card berth was a consolation prize, but it is much better than the alternative, which is watching the postseason from a great distance, on television.

So Mr Semel has had to content himself with consolation prizes.

Among Clinton's potential consolation prizes: the veep slot and absolution of her campaign debt.