Example Sentences

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That he, upon getting punched in the crotch by Johnny Cage, congratulates the latter on having stellar technique makes about as much sense as anything else on offer here.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"Spain congratulates the new president of Honduras and expresses its full willingness to continue working with the people and government of Honduras," the Spanish foreign ministry said in a statement.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

A nurse congratulates the family and hands over an administrative packet.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2025

"Everyone congratulates us. Everyone, even from abroad. I receive emails and WhatsApp messages from everywhere congratulating us for wanting to return to our roots."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025

The Institution congratulates you on your perspicacious find.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly