thankful

Example Sentences

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He told the BBC's Shadow World: Stolen Years podcast he was thankful authorities had "finally got the real perpetrator" and that he was equally relieved for the victim.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

JJ is back and thankful to his baseball family.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

So rather than worry about the weakness in Berkshire’s stock, investors should just let it happen — and be thankful.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

"For so long, the lives of deaf people and their language have been overlooked. Now our language is being lifted up. We are thankful to our government for their support," John said.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

“Do you know what I am thankful for?”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom