gratitude

Example Sentences

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At the county’s one-stop center, applicants coming and going expressed both frustration with the process and gratitude for having a single location to take all their questions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Two Chinese container ships were able to pass the strait, and Beijing expressed gratitude to "the relevant parties", a foreign ministry spokeswoman told reporters.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

"I feel gratitude to the supporters who showed up and supported the team throughout and even after the loss, but I and I know the players feel only pain."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Islamic fasting is oriented toward submission to divine will, while Christian penance is animated by gratitude for the incarnate God who suffered, died and rose again for the salvation of humanity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“She will be all delight and gratitude, but she will tell you nothing. She will not even listen to your questions. I see no advantage in consulting Miss Bates.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen