thankful
Example Sentences
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“I’m just thankful to be alive,” said Mika Bauman, a 25-year-old Israeli-American student.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
Bachteler says she leaves work every day thankful for a second chance and remains grateful to the support of staff members at Burnley.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
“Something I really never thought I’d get to do growing up. It’s a really unique honor, and I’m really thankful I can be out there and play ball.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Evans said he was "thankful" the club only needed to sell one player in order to come into line with the regulations.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
“I have given the country back a treasure of inestimable worth, and instead of being thankful, they throw me in jail. It’s the height of ingratitude.”
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
