was thanking
- past progressive of thank.
Example Sentences
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Outside a Milan hospital, Umberto Marcucci told reporters he was "thanking the heavens" that his son Manfredi -- one of four Italians being treated at the hospital -- made it out alive.
From Barron's ● Jan. 2, 2026
She was thanking me—but how I wish I could thank her now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
I was thanking everybody recently who did and this guy in the front row pulled his mask down and flipped me off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2022
"I was thanking God for the opportunity to be in this country. I was looking forward to starting work."
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2021
Another letter was read from a woman named Jane, who was thanking him for his inspiration on the “Night- line” program.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
