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

"In the second wave it was 1,500, because care home staff were very diligent about infection control and care. So they need a lot of congratulation."

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2021

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

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2021

Lin-lin’s shy smile was genuinely glad, and Bai Shan’s look was one of sincere congratulation.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang