Words similar to congratulated

Example sentences for: congratulated

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The Times deserves to be congratulated, not scolded, for its determination to avoid pandering to the trade by reviewing self-help manuals or boosting Oprah's book club.
Black's Israeli newspaper, the Jerusalem Post, congratulated Jordan's ailing King Hussein Monday on the fact that the longevity of his rule--46 years next month--"has been achieved mainly through consensual rule rather than despotism."
When Binalshibh discussed Moussaoui's arrest with KSM after September 11, KSM congratulated himself on not having Moussaoui contact the other operatives, which would have compromised the operation.
I congratulated myself.
After the debate, Bradley congratulated himself for finally taking the gloves off.