congratulate

Example Sentences

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"I congratulate our joint forces and the Ecuadorian armed forces for the successful operation against narcoterrorists in Ecuador," Donovan said in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 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

He pretended to congratulate the three brothers upon their magic, and said that each had earned a prize for having been clever enough to evade him.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling