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congratulate

[kuhn-grach-uh-leyt, -graj-, kuhng-] / kənˈgrætʃ əˌleɪt, -ˈgrædʒ-, kəŋ- /


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If she were still alive, I would congratulate her on her fearless outreach and her ability to find joy in the most fleeting encounters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

President Volodymyr Zelenksy was quick to congratulate Magyar on Sunday night, writing on X that he looked forward to "constructive work" together.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was swift to congratulate Shah on Friday, saying he looked forward to taking "India-Nepal friendship and cooperation to even greater heights", he said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

When it comes to smog, let’s not congratulate ourselves too much; it was technology that did the heavy lifting, not demanding much in the way of sacrifice or even change in our behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

I wondered if he would tell the waiter, take my arm smilingly and say, “You must congratulate us, Mademoiselle and I are going to be married.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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