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congratulation

[kuhn-grach-uh-ley-shuhn, -graj-, kuhng-] / kənˌgrætʃ əˈleɪ ʃən, -ˌgrædʒ-, kəŋ- /


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Overall, it was a sweet, positive show that at the same time avoided the air of self congratulation that often hangs around these events.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2024

Haydon thanked friends, family and strangers for their messages of congratulation.

From Seattle Times Feb. 14, 2024

Until recently, even the dirtiest campaigns ended with the grace notes of concession and congratulation.

From Washington Post Jan. 3, 2022

John Gielgud famously declined to accept his best supporting actor Oscar in 1982, saying: "I really detest all the mutual congratulation baloney and the invidious comparisons" that award shows evoke.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2021

He pounded her on the back in congratulation.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai



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