thankful

Example Sentences

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"I can't believe that I'm second in the championship, and I'm really happy and thankful for that, and I couldn't have done that without this team, without the reliability that we have," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"I am grateful there were no reported injuries and thankful for the first responders, engineers, and launch crews who acted quickly," Haridopolos said.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“I will never be able to make sense of this loss but I am thankful that we had found a way to become friends.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

“I’ve experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows, and I’m thankful for all of it,” Charles wrote, reflecting on her professional career and “lifetime of love for this game.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

He could see the color seep into Mr. Jacobs’s face, and he was instantly thankful that he was never that obvious when he blushed.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro