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

“Every single person that was there was thanking us, was appreciative,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024

By late afternoon, he was thanking the Portland team for their hospitality and leaving to prepare for his next inspection.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2023

And now she was thanking Jesus he was here.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman