thankful

Example Sentences

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And don’t forget to be thankful that you were smart enough to catch a double in the first place.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“I am extraordinarily thankful to the heroic people that pulled me from the car and to the warm, kind and talented staff at the hospital that cared for me and got me on the mend!”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I am thankful to have grown up in a bilingual country and to have attended a high school where we studied Molière in French and Shakespeare in English.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

They were lucky to beat Ukraine, outplayed for much of the game but thankful for Gareth Bale's deflected free-kick, following his two brilliant goals in the semi-final win over Austria.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“I’m so thankful to Allah you are here safely,” she said, her voice as wispy as a spider’s web.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai