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congratulatory

[kuhn-grach-uh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -graj-, kuhng-] / kənˈgrætʃ ə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ˈgrædʒ-, kəŋ- /
ADJECTIVE
congratulating
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“CRLA is incredibly proud to have been part of your journey,” the congratulatory message read.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

Setting warm tones for the visit, the two leaders exchanged "congratulatory letters" on Sunday to mark 30 years of their countries' strategic partnership.

From Barron's May 19, 2026

Essayli is popular with high-level administration officials, and received a congratulatory post on X from Vice President JD Vance over the filing of fraud cases earlier this week.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 4, 2026

He has always been congratulatory of me, almost proud of me in a sense.

From BBC Apr. 1, 2026

When I snuck a peek at Abbey, she gave me a congratulatory wink.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen




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