thankful

Example Sentences

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On our 250th anniversary, I am thankful for a country that allowed my ancestors to build.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

There are songs that have brought me a lot of love and I’m thankful to my fans that consider that song to be a classic.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

"But I really want them to know how thankful I am, because it felt great out there to put a lap together and see that we're that close, this early."

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

"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 don’t know how she knows this, but I’m thankful that I do not have to say more than “Yes.”

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na