congratulation

Example Sentences

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Overall, it was a sweet, positive show that at the same time avoided the air of self congratulation that often hangs around these events.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

Haydon thanked friends, family and strangers for their messages of congratulation.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2024

The transition certainly jarred as the parliamentary president announced, amid booing from opposition MPs, a scheduled birthday congratulation message.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2022

Then coaches and players would greet each other with various levels of congratulation, consolation and confusion.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2021

She felt that she had to send a letter of congratulation also.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith