Sentence examples for downright grateful for from inspiring English sources

The events at these schools reflects a more particular anger, a sense of powerlessness among many parents and parishioners who feel that the church, especially in light of the sexual abuse scandals of the last two years, should be more considerate, if not downright grateful, for their loyalty.

These jobs were not terribly glamorous — some were downright tedious — but in the climate of the Great Depression, students and other underemployed youths were grateful for the steady pay.

"Mourners are encouraged to quickly move on, turn the corner, get back to work, think of the positive, be grateful for what is left, have another baby, and other unkind, unfeeling, obtuse and downright cruel comments," she wrote.

Grateful for what?

"I'm grateful for sun.

I'm grateful for them.

I was grateful for it.

What are you grateful for?

I am grateful for that.

And grateful for it.

Grateful for his luck?