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thanksgiving

[thangks-giv-ing] / ˌθæŋksˈgɪv ɪŋ /


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Fr Brian O'Fearraigh said they had gathered with heavy hearts but also with deep thanksgiving for the musician's life.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

She has also appeared in float form at the Macy's thanksgiving parade.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

In October 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of thanksgiving to be celebrated Thursday, Nov. 26 of that year.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

New Englanders threw Andros into jail, sent him back to England and had the pleasure of proclaiming days of thanksgiving for the ascension of William and Mary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

It was Eliza’s idea to have a small feast of thanksgiving with Joseph and the boys.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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