thankful
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He was able to walk again on crutches, and was "thankful and grateful" to be home with his family that Christmas.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
They’re not consumed by a desire to appear thankful for the privilege to make money from playing sports.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026
“I’m thankful because I know that on the court I can pick what I want and how I’m feeling and it means a lot to me. The confidence he has in his players is amazing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he was "thankful" that the United States has resumed intelligence sharing after a pause had left his country more vulnerable to Russian missile strikes.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2026
“I’m so thankful to Allah you are here safely,” she said, her voice as wispy as a spider’s web.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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