giving thanks

Example Sentences

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It was America’s day of giving thanks, and China was having a moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

He ended his last letter by giving thanks to all shareholders, even the ones he didn’t like:

From MarketWatch • Nov. 10, 2025

“Looking forward to holding friends and giving thanks we are able to see each other again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2023

ONE OF THE world’s oldest surviving theatrical arts, Japanese Noh grew out of various forms of popular entertainment at temples, shrines and festivals, including seasonal rites offered by villagers giving thanks for a bountiful harvest.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023

I would never tell anyone, but my mind sometimes wanders when Mama is giving thanks for our food/life/health/family, etc.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone