appreciative

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Hodgkinson still managed to salvage silverware from her challenging 2025 by making the world podium in Tokyo six months ago and is ultimately appreciative of the perspective that setback has given her.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

"We have been in touch with the White House and we are appreciative and grateful for the communication we have had, but the timing just didn't work," the Thunder told The Athletic in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

At True/False, it finds a properly appreciative home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Hudson said she was appreciative of the school’s quick action regarding temporary facilities that allowed the school to reopen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

He remained guarded and wary, especially about work and bosses, and he was never comfortable talking on the phone, but he was gracious, appreciative and, at times, surprisingly warm.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz