thankful

Example Sentences

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“It’s just something to be very thankful for,” said former world champion Philipp Lahm, who played in three World Cups for Germany.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"I am grateful there were no reported injuries and thankful for the first responders, engineers, and launch crews who acted quickly," Haridopolos said.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“I will never be able to make sense of this loss but I am thankful that we had found a way to become friends.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The families told the BBC how thankful they were for the medical teams who saved their children.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

At dinner tonight, when my family shares what we’re each thankful for, I’m going to say, “I’m thankful for my new friend.”

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan