thankful

Example Sentences

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He told the BBC's Shadow World: Stolen Years podcast he was thankful authorities had "finally got the real perpetrator" and that he was equally relieved for the victim.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

JJ is back and thankful to his baseball family.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

So rather than worry about the weakness in Berkshire’s stock, investors should just let it happen — and be thankful.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

The mum-of-three said she was "very thankful" she had found a lump.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

She didn’t see the ghost of the young boy, at least, for which she was thankful.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland