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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

For example: When music legend Stevie Wonder phoned to congratulate Starr on a Grammy nomination, she goaded him into a playful argument about zodiac signs.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

The 24-year-old has sought counsel from Tiger Woods during the dark times and revealed the 15-time major winner was among the first to congratulate him on this long-awaited victory.

From BBC Jul. 12, 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

Mr. Greenbaum was the first to congratulate the Poppers.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater

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

Watch as King Felipe VI of Spain congratulates the national team after their 2-1 win over England in the Euro 2024 final.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2024

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

In a post on X, Carney congratulated Greer and Canada-US Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc "for the significant progress" made in negotiations.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Former world number one Rafael Nadal, whose academy Eala graduated from, congratulated her on the win, writing on X: "A well-deserved title for all the hard work."

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Kaye congratulated the client and a wave of applause filled the courtroom.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

I congratulated him when the assembly was over.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

"It was all good attention though - everyone was dead nice and congratulating us!"

From BBC Jul. 8, 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

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

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

Immediately following the performance a small crowd gathered around my father, congratulating him on his delivery and comic timing.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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