thankful

Example Sentences

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Hunter also said the family were "really thankful" for Roberts apologising and accepting careless driving and "ideally" he would not have been found guilty of the dangerous driving offence.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“I am thankful beyond words to be here and doing relatively alright, all things considered.”

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 am thankful you are on dry land at least.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson