give thanks to

Example Sentences

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“Today, I give thanks to her — and to all the mothers who are here, as well as those you left back home.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"Graham has now been held accountable following this prosecution, and I give thanks to the victim for giving evidence which helped secure this conviction."

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2025

In that video, a teary-eyed Mrs. Ángela looks at the camera and tells her fans: “I love you all so much. I give thanks to all of you. And may God bless you.”

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2023

“I think we have to give thanks to the people that worked really hard before us, that went through all of that, being banned, fighting for the right to play,” Powell told the BBC.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2022

“Go, take your prize, and give thanks to the god Okeus for your meat,” says Namontack.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone