glad
Example Sentences
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“That was really surprising, and I’m glad that both parties seem to understand that there needs to be a change in California, that something is not working,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Though Felix was glad to have set out from Switzerland ahead of the plague, the road ahead wasn’t any less perilous.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
"It has been such a fun few days. I'm really grateful to be here and to be healthy. I'm glad I could show what I know I can do," said Hodgkinson.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Democratic Sen. Patty Murray of Washington state told reporters that she was glad that the White House took part in the meeting, but said her party and the GOP were still “a long ways apart.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
I was glad to reach Shageluk, a village on the Innoko River.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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