grateful
Example Sentences
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I swelled at the compliments and gave Mr. Lew my most grateful smile.
From Literature
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The cabbie clicks on the horses and I close my eyes, grateful for the clopping of the horses and the numbness in my head.
From Literature
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Such trust is rarely extended by directors, Arkapaw said, and she is grateful.
From Los Angeles Times
“My heart is exploding in gratitude. ... Thank you to my family, I’m grateful,” Murphy said, turning to Anderson.
From Los Angeles Times
When Redford died in September at 89, Streisand shared on Instagram that he was “one of a kind” and that she was “so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him.”
From Los Angeles Times
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