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applaud

[uh-plawd] / əˈplɔd /


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They held up their gold medals as Republicans chanted "USA!" and even Democrats stood and applauded.

From BBC

The Post said it applauds “the court’s recognition of core First Amendment protections and its rejection of the government’s expansionist arguments for searching Hannah Natanson’s devices and work materials in their entirety.”

From The Wall Street Journal

While many analysts applauded the Supreme Court ruling as a win for the economy, they noted that the fight is hardly over.

From Barron's

While many analysts applauded the Supreme Court ruling as a win for the economy, they noted that the fight is hardly over.

From Barron's

There’s a decent chance analysts will applaud, just like they did back in November when management beat expectations and raised guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal