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congratulate

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


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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

"We must congratulate the team, who gave it their all, but unfortunately we weren't able to hold on to our two-goal lead. We have to accept this. That's football."

From BBC Jul. 2, 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

More importantly, we’d like to congratulate you, reader, for having successfully cohabitated the Earth with Donald Trump for up to 80 years.

From Slate Jun. 13, 2026

“I guess I ought to congratulate you on getting a squadron. I know that’s a dream come true.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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

He congratulates all the candidates on our excellent speeches and wishes us all luck.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe

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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Mitsotakis, however, congratulated Nolan on the film's "great box office success" and expressed appreciation that a significant part of the production was filmed in Greece.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

President Trump later congratulated the chain on its reversal, external.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Muchova cheekily congratulated her countrywoman and “Linda, my ex-friend,” as Noskova dedicated the win to her late mother, Ivana, who died of cancer in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Overjoyed at having bested the disdainful Urey, “he jumped out of bed, heedless of his cold, danced around the room, and gleefully congratulated us,” Kamen recalled.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Pupil A told the hearing Williams was "more interested in congratulating try scorers rather than checking injured players."

From BBC Apr. 21, 2026

"Today Europe wins and European values win," Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on X, congratulating Hungarian citizens on "historic elections".

From Barron's Apr. 12, 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

"This remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulating the team.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2026

Oh and Hen Siedler the mining official sent a note congratulating you on your successes.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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