applaud

Example Sentences

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“I want to applaud you because I have had zero — zero — people reach out to me during this tax season about the IRS,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

In 1999, at the Oscars, Elia Kazan was given a lifetime achievement award, and Amy and her husband, Ed Harris, did not stand, did not applaud during the standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

It was broadly positive – about half the audience stood up at the end to applaud him.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Most would applaud such an effort—and gladly offer advice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

People began to sing: “Hallelujah for the Lord in heavens We will applaud you We will celebrate you We will dance for you—” Suddenly, Djo, my new happiness left.

From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple