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The phrase "Thankfully" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express relief or gratitude about a situation or outcome. Example: "Thankfully, the storm passed quickly, and we were able to continue our plans for the day."
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Thankfully
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In a thankful manner.
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The player was thankfully not seriously hurt".
But it doesn't really pertain to me in my work thankfully.
This state of affairs is doubly extraordinary because, unlike the 1930s or late 19th century, there is a welfare state – even if it is under assault from the coalition – which thankfully underwrites collective demand.
Thankfully, it never happened to me, but I know people who have been victims of this and who still bear a grudge against the cruel or tactless grown-up in question.
Standing next to a photograph of Gladstone, he said: "The radical Liberals were pretty successful … The old Tory elite kind of lost out to those radical reformers, thankfully, which is why we became a successful country.
Thankfully, this year's photos didn't have quite the same tone.
Thankfully she expressed the perfect balance of regret at my leaving and delight at the opportunity that this could present for Soas in engaging their Africa-based alumni and those supporters who felt passionate about the region.
Thankfully, more women did come forward – including Lucy DeCoutere, who agreed to tell her story of violence at Ghomeshi's hands on the record.
Tourism is what makes the island tick these days, although thankfully it is of the understated variety.
Thankfully, I had an amazing teacher called Miss Marquis who helped me get through it.
Thankfully, excellent and skilled non-profit organisations like the Bay Area's Muslim Advocates offer free information and video tutorials educating all Americans – regardless of faith or race – about their fourth amendment rights and the limits of TSA questioning.
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