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grateful

[greyt-fuhl] / ˈgreɪt fəl /




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“It’s hard to be grateful for times that felt uncomfortable,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

He’s grateful that he and his wife were conscientious about their finances, so he doesn’t have to worry about downshifting his career or the costs of her care, Matthews said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

"We're grateful to every athlete who has added their name to this vision and look forward to working together as we take the next steps."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

“We are grateful for John’s significant contributions to Google DeepMind’s work in advancing science and AI,” according to a statement to Barron’s.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Clare toed the floor in front of him, grateful to find that the appearance of water was, indeed, an illusion.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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