congratulate

Example Sentences

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But in recent days, locals have been stopping the Greenland MP to congratulate her on her Nobel Peace Prize nomination -- though some fear it could rekindle Washington's interest in the Arctic island.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

After forcefully dominating the paint and protecting the rim in Crean Lutheran wins, the imposing big man beams as teammates, classmates and supporters congratulate him.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

“I’d like to thank and congratulate Justices Thomas, Alito and Kavanaugh for their strength and wisdom and love of our country.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

“Don’t congratulate John Roberts or the Supreme Court,” wrote legal journalist Cristian Farias, who has covered the tariffs for the New Yorker.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

“I don’t like congratulate self, but can I say one thing?”

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata