thankfully
Example Sentences
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This week we’ve thankfully seen little of him.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
“X-rays were taken, and thankfully, nothing appears to be broken.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
I recall seeing the passion and enthusiasm in his eyes and hoping that I would always retain the same love for the game of football, thankfully I have.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
"A few days ago, a bear was roaming here in the village’s central square at dusk. Another animal injured a fellow villager, thankfully only lightly. We’re now afraid to leave our homes," Despas said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
But thankfully, he was still occupied with his fesenjoon.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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