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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

Noskova immediately fell to the court as her relief poured out, with 29-year-old Muchova walking around the net to congratulate her Paris 2024 Olympics doubles partner.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

"We must congratulate the team, who gave it their all, but unfortunately we weren't able to hold on to our two-goal lead. We have to accept this. That's football."

From BBC Jul. 2, 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

When the doorbell rings, I usher her in and hug her and congratulate her on an amazing season and tell her I’m sorry she’s bummed.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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

"Everyone congratulates us. Everyone, even from abroad. I receive emails and WhatsApp messages from everywhere congratulating us for wanting to return to our roots."

From BBC Apr. 5, 2025

When I exit the Block on the far side, a soldier congratulates me, stamps my hand with squad number 451, and tells me to report to Command.

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

On Saturday I addressed the crew, congratulated them on a magnificent job, and sent them home.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 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

Former world number one Rafael Nadal, whose academy Eala graduated from, congratulated her on the win, writing on X: "A well-deserved title for all the hard work."

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

The next day, when Mama got to school, her boss came to her classroom and congratulated her on her fine teaching abilities.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals

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

"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

The letter was in response to a message sent by Xi last month congratulating Kim for being named again as the leader of his party.

From BBC Mar. 10, 2026

“Get dressed,” he ordered her, congratulating himself on his alertness.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller




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