congratulate

"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

More importantly, we’d like to congratulate you, reader, for having successfully cohabitated the Earth with Donald Trump for up to 80 years.

From Slate ● Jun. 13, 2026

Nadal, who helped him off the court after his nasty ankle injury in 2022, was one of the first to congratulate Zverev.

From BBC ● Jun. 7, 2026

All the while, neighbors and relatives popped in to say hello to the younger Obamas and to congratulate us on our engagement.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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

Postecoglou congratulates his players after the Under-20 international between Australia and Fiji on 21 December, 2002.

From BBC ● May 20, 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

EU chief Antonio Costa congratulated Burnham on taking up the job, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz invited him to visit Berlin to mark "the deep bond between us".

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

Merz declined on Friday to weigh in publicly on Spahn's future in the party, though he personally congratulated the lawmaker on becoming a parent.

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

Rep. Ro Khanna, who fancies himself presidential material, has congratulated Ms. Kiros and claimed credit for having “spotted” her as a “generational talent.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

Williams congratulated Joint at the net before lapping up the ovation that came her way as she made her exit.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

He congratulated me, and asked that we might remove ourselves there instanter so he could sleep without being roused by Irish balladry and ensigns lifting their shirts to compare back-hair.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

"The tide is turning," Sanders posted on X, congratulating Kiros for her "extraordinary victory" over a 30-year incumbent.

From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026

Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang even appeared in a video at the Arm event, congratulating the company on the launch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026

On Monday, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he'd had "warm telephone conversations" with Balen and Lamichhane, congratulating them on the party's "resounding success".

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026

"This remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulating the team.

From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026

Renewed cheers and clapping greeted his appearance, and he was soon surrounded by a mob of people congratulating him.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling