thank

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“They held the line, and we have them to thank for saving housing, saving the island, saving the history of the Santa Rosa Island,” McKinley said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“I thank you guys for having the vision to go, there’s only one way to do the next ‘Scary Movie,’ and that’s to bring the Wayans family back.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

For its current run, clean energy can thank Big Tech, which has created demand for fast-to-build power for the first time in decades—solar, wind, and batteries often fit the bill.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He should really thank the business decisions of CEO Lip-Bu Tan—whom he had earlier called to resign—and insatiable demand for chips by AI hyperscalers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I straighten the brim of the new running hat I bought with Dad’s gift certificate, which is not suffocating my scalp, thank goodness, but it does keep riding down my forehead.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison