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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

"I want to congratulate Abdul El-Sayed on winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate," Stevens said in a statement.

From BBC Aug. 5, 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

Argentine President Javier Milei was one of the first to congratulate De la Espriella, who calls himself "The Tiger."

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

I went over to congratulate him, and he shook my hand warmly, his eyes dark and piercing.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

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 we get there, he congratulates us on a good campaign and our near victory.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe

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

Djokovic managed to raise a smile as he congratulated 25-year-old Navone on what will rank as one of the biggest victories of the world number 49's career.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

On LinkedIn, he frequently congratulated old colleagues on their career moves and marketing campaigns.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Al-Marimi is alleged to have claimed he was later congratulated in person by the late Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi, for carrying out "a great national duty" against the Americans.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

No wonder his voice had sounded so mixed when he congratulated me.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

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

Various politicians sent video message to its 2021 event congratulating the church's new think tank.

From BBC Aug. 31, 2026

"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

Spalding was with Mirabal and headed home to share the moment with his parents when he received a text from the MIT volleyball coach walking out the door congratulating him.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 25, 2026

Washington recognized the improvement, congratulating Hamilton for rendering him “with less egotism,” meaning the Hamilton draft covered the wounds, or at least prevented the president from displaying them too conspicuously.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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