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congratulatory

[kuhn-grach-uh-luh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -graj-, kuhng-] / kənˈgrætʃ ə ləˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -ˈgrædʒ-, kəŋ- /
ADJECTIVE
congratulating
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Congratulatory messages were sent to Tchiroma from a party coalition that had nominated him as a representative candidate, along with another former candidate and a former minister.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

Congratulatory messages to Modi from leaders of regional countries including Nepal and Bhutan were the first to arrive, while the White House commended India for its “vibrant democratic process.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Congratulatory messages flooded in after the dramatic final vote.

From Washington Times • Jan. 7, 2023

Congratulatory texts and media requests started pouring in.

From New York Times • Mar. 26, 2021

Congratulatory telegrams were sent to their Royal Highnesses, to the Queen, and to the Prince and Princess of Wales, by the Mayor, on behalf of the citizens.

From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles




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