gratefully

Example Sentences

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Gratefully, I live in a dual-income household where my spouse is gainfully employed and compensated well.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Gratefully received as it was, his British hosts still needed to pull it off, and the prime minister still needed to make it through the potential rollercoaster of a news conference with his guest.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

"Gratefully none of our sites have incurred direct damage as a result of the war," he told analysts on a call, referring to rocket attacks from Gaza.

From Reuters • Nov. 8, 2023

Gratefully, there will be no more deep dives — for now — into the efficacy of the Competitive Balance Tax, or the pros and cons of the international draft.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2022

Gratefully, she took the book and returned to the old woman’s room, her mind whirring with plans for what to do next.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland