congratulation

Example Sentences

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He received a hero's welcome on his return to the island and a message of congratulation from Usain Bolt.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2024

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

“She is proud of her table arrangement and thinks she deserves a word of congratulation — but the housekeeper must tell Betty that she has noticed a few errors.”

From Salon • Nov. 15, 2023

Anatole did a laughing, backward-hopping dance of congratulation.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver