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McMahon's first words to the committee, after the usual thank-you's, were a flag-planting for the department's forceful dissolution.—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 May 2026 Following the release, Danna posted a thank-you message to the club on his official Instagram account.—Pete Sweeney
may 11, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026 An everlasting thank-you card fulfilling the wishes of any mom who may be feeling unappreciated, exhausted, or neglected?—Erik Adams, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026 David Moyes may be expecting a thank-you note from his former Everton player Mikel Arteta after their 3-3 draw with Manchester City on Monday tilted the title race in Arsenal’s favour, leaving them only needing to take care of their own business across the final three games.—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for thank-you
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Etymology
from the phrase thank you used in expressing gratitude