congratulate

Example Sentences

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When it comes to smog, let’s not congratulate ourselves too much; it was technology that did the heavy lifting, not demanding much in the way of sacrifice or even change in our behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"I congratulate our armed forces on their professional and decisive conduct during tonight's successful operation, and thank our French partners for providing essential support," Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever wrote on social media.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

While there, Patel called Trump and put him on speaker phone to congratulate the team.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

“I’d like to thank and congratulate Justices Thomas, Alito and Kavanaugh for their strength and wisdom and love of our country.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

“If that’s truly what you want, then I’m not upset. In fact, I’d congratulate you on asking for what you want.”

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway