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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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Setting warm tones for the visit, the two leaders exchanged "congratulatory letters" on Sunday to mark 30 years of their countries' strategic partnership.

From Barron's May 19, 2026

Several were congratulatory - he's a popular figure in the Park ward of Calderdale, West Yorkshire, having served there for Labour since 2021.

From BBC May 15, 2026

Fred Claire, the Dodgers’ publicist at the time and later the general manager, sent word to the scoreboard operator to display a congratulatory message.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 19, 2026

Afterward the jury gave the judge a congratulatory card.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 11, 2026

Later that week, my co-workers surprised me with cake and a congratulatory card, and I thanked them and allowed myself to recognize the significance of the experience.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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