acclamation

Example Sentences

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The Kazakh was the only candidate left standing and was named president by acclamation at the annual congress in Rome.

From Barron's

In sheer scope and by popular acclamation, it is one of the most extraordinary, compassionate and committed of all documentaries.

From New York Times

The polls are all over the place and don't really show us much yet except that Donald Trump will not be nominated by acclamation.

From Salon

With high-fives and hugs, they elected by acclamation a new generation of leaders this week.

From Washington Post

That likely came as a relief to Representative Katherine M. Clark of Massachusetts, who on Tuesday was elected to that post by acclamation.

From New York Times