thankful

Example Sentences

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“I don’t know what happened. Just thankful to get on base and thankful to come around and score.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I am thankful to have grown up in a bilingual country and to have attended a high school where we studied Molière in French and Shakespeare in English.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Looking at her, I’m listening, loving the moment, thankful we are living it and confiding comfortably.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“We’re especially thankful for our long-tenured associates who share their experience and demonstrate the importance of building meaningful relationships with customers, helping shape the next generation of associates.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

He smiled at the cop, thankful for who had his back.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro