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

When S.Q. had finally left off slapping the boys on the backs in painful congratulation and lumbered away down the corridor, Reynie and Sticky exchanged relieved glances and closed their bedroom door behind them.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart