thanked

Example Sentences

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He thanked islanders in St Brelade for "putting their trust in him".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When he did so, he recalled, some Jews thanked him, some said their children were delighted but they weren’t, and some said hateful things.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He said an investigation found the blaze was started deliberately and thanked both firefighters and local farmers for their help in tackling it.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

She thanked Martinez in her on-court speech for "sharing her experiences and giving me so much advice" over the two years they have worked together.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

I thanked Grandpa, and with Rowdy bouncing along at my side, I walked out to the barn lot.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls