Thanks for giving me the opportunity to think a few spiritual thoughts on a Sunday.

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Thanks for giving me a chance to get out of Washington.

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Thanks for giving me life.

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Nothing says "thanks for nothing" like giving notice to a boss who is stuck at the side of a road.

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The Reverend Claire Isherwood plans to ask owners questions via Twitter on Sunday before giving thanks for their pets and those in the church hall.

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Military tactics and clandestine hostage-rescue methods were far from the minds of regular folks in Midland City on Wednesday, Ethan's sixth birthday, as they tried desperately to return to normal life while giving thanks for the heart-wrenching event's joyous outcome.

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"Thanks, you guys, for giving us best kiss again, " Stewart said.

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And thanks, all of you guys, for giving us the opportunity.

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Special thanks to my good friend Mark Whitacre for giving me his time to reflect on his life and in the process pass along some advice to someone who sorely needs some right now.

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But giving has never been easier for road warriors, thanks to several travel companies that are keen to counteract their environmental impact and donate to charitable causes.

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Murray took advantage of the lifeline with a Verdasco double-fault giving the Scot the chance to serve for the match, which he did thanks to another backhand error from the Spaniard.

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