(1) The instruments had cost Benedict a fortune, but thankfully he was already a millionaire.(2) The animal was as close as 60 yards but thankfully showed no interest in the doctor or his wife.(3) His health has improved so much that thankfully he is able to lead a normal life, going about his work as usual.(4) Today, thankfully , relations with the committee are somewhat more cordial.(5) Ancestors buried beneath its great floor slates thankfully still rest in peace.(6) I've had many years of yo-yo dieting, but thankfully for the last two and half years, I have not been on a diet.(7) But on the whole it could have been much worse and thankfully there weren't any clashes between the fans.(8) Ever the gentleman he offered her an arm for support and she accepted thankfully .(9) What saves it as a film are the stunning dance performances which are thankfully allowed to play out in full.(10) It's a gorgeous album, but thankfully it doesn't take itself too seriously either.(11) thankfully, everything went smoothly(12) A full scale search was launched and thankfully she was found unharmed, aside from suffering from the cold.(13) Cake forks and serviettes were provided, thankfully not placed under the buttered teacake!(14) A large crowd was in attendance despite the strong breeze but thankfully the rain stayed away.(15) Bill's smugness is in full swing here, and thankfully is toned down in later performances.(16) Eager to claim pole position, he skidded off the track with two minutes left, but thankfully walked away unhurt.