congratulation

Example Sentences

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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

"In the second wave it was 1,500, because care home staff were very diligent about infection control and care. So they need a lot of congratulation."

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2021

Then coaches and players would greet each other with various levels of congratulation, consolation and confusion.

From Washington Post • Apr. 5, 2021

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