Example Sentences

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They were thanking me for bringing so much exposure to Brazilian coffee ice cream that they sent me 24 pints.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2024

"Every one of them were thanking me as if it was something special … that I was here."

From Fox News • Sep. 8, 2021

Earlier that day, Sen. Sinema had brought them a cake, and they were thanking her for it as she voted.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2021

“Some were thanking us for our service. And some were asking us not to go in and protect the Capitol, and stand with them.”

From New York Times • Jan. 10, 2021

After a few seconds, Lissa dropped her arms and curtsied as if she were thanking an invisible partner for the dance.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn