applause
Example Sentences
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Daniela Largo, 32, was pulled from the debris on Tuesday in the city of Pereira to shouts of joy and applause, becoming a symbol of hope for a nation reeling from Monday's disaster.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
The crowd erupted in whoops and applause after each person finished their three minutes of public comments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
As things stand, however, Infantino is due to run unopposed, just as he did in 2023, when he was ushered back into office with one giant round of applause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
To loud applause, he ended by saying: "Well done Belfast, we'll see you next year."
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
The crowd erupted in applause again, and Natalie hoped that everybody in the Capitol and in every other building in Washington could hear them.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
Vocabulary lists containing applause
Academy Awards, List 2
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Spelling Practice, Unit 3
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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 8
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