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congratulate

[kuhn-grach-uh-leyt, -graj-, kuhng-] / kənˈgrætʃ əˌleɪt, -ˈgrædʒ-, kəŋ- /


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In 2013, Epstein received an automated note from LinkedIn that he should congratulate Clark for her new role as CEO of Female Algorithm Technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

She recalled how she "got out their numbers" to congratulate them on the hit, before thinking "no, I won't, they might not even remember me".

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

I’d like to congratulate Mel Brooks on making it to the age of 100, but I’m not sure I want to duplicate his achievement.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

Argentine President Javier Milei was one of the first to congratulate De la Espriella, who calls himself "The Tiger."

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

Ere long, I had reason to congratulate myself on the course of wholesome discipline to which I had thus forced my feelings to submit.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

That he, upon getting punched in the crotch by Johnny Cage, congratulates the latter on having stellar technique makes about as much sense as anything else on offer here.

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

"Spain congratulates the new president of Honduras and expresses its full willingness to continue working with the people and government of Honduras," the Spanish foreign ministry said in a statement.

From Barron's Dec. 25, 2025

A nurse congratulates the family and hands over an administrative packet.

From Slate Jun. 27, 2025

After gathering himself, he reveals a warm smile and congratulates her.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2024

Snow congratulates the Peacekeepers on a masterful job, honors them for ridding the country of the menace called the Mockingjay.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

Carney congratulated the winning candidates in a post on X, saying that voters had "placed their trust" in the government "at this consequential time for Canada."

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Djokovic managed to raise a smile as he congratulated 25-year-old Navone on what will rank as one of the biggest victories of the world number 49's career.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

After the announcement of Leavitt's departure, he posted a photo with her and congratulated her on "A job well done!"

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

On LinkedIn, he frequently congratulated old colleagues on their career moves and marketing campaigns.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Businessmen congratulated themselves on their foresight in keeping out of it.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

The cost of phone fatigue was not worth the short-term dopamine hit of my bird congratulating me on taking three deep breaths today.

From Slate Sep. 6, 2026

Redick held back tears when general manager Rob Pelinka presented him with the game ball in the locker room on March 31 and showed a video of Redick’s sons, Knox and Kai, congratulating their dad.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2026

Pupil A told the hearing Williams was "more interested in congratulating try scorers rather than checking injured players."

From BBC Apr. 21, 2026

"Today Europe wins and European values win," Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on X, congratulating Hungarian citizens on "historic elections".

From Barron's Apr. 12, 2026

Everybody’s congratulating her and giving her high fives and telling her how awesome she is.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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