thankful

Example Sentences

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Thankful: The latest employment report—September’s delayed estimates, which were released only this month—showed the economy added 119,000 jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

Thankful he’d worn two layers of clothes, Kingery looked at his now-empty street corner with nothing but the bruises on his back.

From Slate • Oct. 8, 2025

In Argyll, the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful is known for its potential for landslips.

From BBC • May 22, 2025

“Thankful I got the surgery. Thankful I’m back here. I’m excited to be a part of it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2024

Thankful, Jonathan filled the cup with milk by dipping it into the bucket, then drew it out and drank it down in two quick swallows.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi