comfortable
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- adjective
- /ˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
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- People will look at the standings and see that Washington has a comfortable 6-game lead.
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But here's what I took away from Cal's relatively comfortable win over Denver:
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The candidate secured a comfortable advantage in the polls, leading by fifteen points ahead of her opponent.
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The Cardinal better not get too comfortable if they jump out to an early lead.
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Mr. Obama enjoyed a more comfortable margin in New Hampshire in June than he does now.
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All that added up to a comfortable 55%-43% victory instead of a nailbiter.
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Polls in the last two weeks suggest Obama has regained a more comfortable lead in Wisconsin.
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Stenhouse led Sadler by a much more comfortable 41 points heading into last season's finale.
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And while President Obama enjoys a comfortable 16-point lead over Romney among Millennials, he's lost his luster.
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In the final stretch of the race, she maintained a comfortable lead of over two minutes, ensuring her victory.
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After a strong performance, the team found themselves with a comfortable margin, making the remaining minutes of the game less stressful.
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Etymology
Comfortable comes from comfort, built from Latin con- 'with' and fortis 'strong', meaning to 'give strength' and security. That is why a comfortable lead or margin means a safe, large advantage that is unlikely to be lost.