clap

Example Sentences

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The prior two Housing Days had taken place on our computers, celebrations reduced to clapping emojis.

From The Wall Street Journal

The entire audience joined in serenading the woman of the hour as they clapped along.

From Los Angeles Times

My father clapped his hands and acted as if I had come in first instead of last.

From Literature

It's known for focusing on traditions of faith and hope - with Christian praise voices delivered through upbeat tempos, clapping choirs and powerful solos.

From BBC

Mira Ranjit, 49, who voted in the capital, Kathmandu, clapped as ballot boxes were collected under heavy guard and taken to counting centres late on Thursday.

From Barron's