thankfully

Example Sentences

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The worst-case military scenarios thankfully have been far off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

But thankfully, that’s not what we are seeing today, even with surging oil prices and a softening labor market.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

"It has been a long and challenging process but thankfully the treatment is working and we are hopeful we will be ringing the bell soon."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Unbeknown to him, Mik's job had also taken her elsewhere but thankfully, her colleagues forwarded his letter.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Her phone flashlight dies, but thankfully the storm sounds like it’s winding down.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith