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appreciative

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




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He received a response from Curry's team three weeks before his final performance, saying that he was "very appreciative" of that letter and thanked him for sending it.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

“He was an unbelievable class act. He had a tree issue. He had us out, and was so attentive and appreciative, it was just stunning to me.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Callaway said in an original statement that it was disappointed by the video and was appreciative of Good Good for addressing the backlash.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Defector, a cooperative founded by former Deadspin staffers, bills itself as “the last good website,” and an appreciative community of subscribers seem to agree.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

They thought they would be people like themselves, men doing their military duty, anxious to return to their wives and children, and appreciative of any hospitality and kindness.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson




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