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appreciative

[uh-pree-shuh-tiv, -shee-uh-, -shee-ey-] / əˈpri ʃə tɪv, -ʃi ə-, -ʃiˌeɪ- /




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Talks over a deal were at an impasse until Real made a new offer on Wednesday, with Vinicius understood to be appreciative of the fresh terms.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

They are rushing full bore toward that three-peat and, to the delight of the most appreciative fans in baseball, nothing is going to get in their way.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

He received a hero’s welcome in Hostage Square in Tel Aviv after forging a tenuous Gaza ceasefire last October, visibly moved as he was drowned out by appreciative shouts of “Thank you, Witkoff!”

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

“And I’m actually really appreciative that I didn’t, because I probably wouldn’t have done it if I would’ve known.”

From Salon Jul. 11, 2026

The crowd gave a burst of appreciative laughter.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang




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