thankfully

Example Sentences

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The rest of the world, thankfully, has stopped listening.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

"Rescue operations lasted more than 28 hours, 30 people were thankfully saved due to the tireless efforts of our emergency workers," she said on social media.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Thompson, thankfully, doesn’t act like a famous person.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The other moment where West loses his composure is in recalling the 1991 HIV diagnosis of Mr. Johnson, who, thankfully, contributes much here.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Benny glanced around for hidden hit men, but thankfully, at just that moment, the Vanderbeekers’ door flew open and out tumbled Isa.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser