Example Sentences

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Last week Martin Murray, acting leader of the county council, had thanked Large "personally" for his work.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

He had recently attended a wedding where, in her toast, the maid of honor had thanked the bride for being her “trusted trespasser.”

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2025

Harris later told reporters that she had thanked them for their work.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

A spokesperson for the Christie campaign had thanked law enforcement officials for addressing those threats.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2023

A couple of girls thought it was her birthday, and she had thanked them and unwrapped the presents without telling them she wouldn’t be fourteen for eight more months.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers