thankful
Example Sentences
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“This is real nature and I choose to be extremely thankful that Jackie did not disappear to die a suffering death and joyful that Shadow is not alone.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
"While we are still investigating the motives of this individual, we are thankful he was apprehended before the President's visit," First Assistant US Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement late Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
He also stated that he is thankful for the large age gap between him and his children–as it means they won’t have to constantly have their own careers being compared to their father’s.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
For Taylor, who was sober on the night of her attack, large parts of that night remain a blur, but she is "thankful" to her friends who helped keep her safe.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
I am thankful that he is still with us.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
