no thanks to
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"The fact I am standing here at all is no thanks to my own efforts, but to the people who have supported me," she said in her acceptance speech.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025
He said no thanks to the $3.6 million and enlisted in the Army.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2024
But no thanks to China - the blue chip Shanghai CSI 300 index tanked again as foreign investor selling extended to a 13th straight session, bringing total outflows to more than $10 billion.
From Reuters • Aug. 23, 2023
A typical online comment Wednesday praised the team’s success while adding “but no thanks to their federation.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2023
“This has nothing to do with Luce, all right? She’s gone and it’s no thanks to the way she lived her life. I wish you wouldn’t idolize her so much.”
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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