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applaud

[uh-plawd] / əˈplɔd /


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A Reform UK Wales spokesperson said: "Our carers are playing a key role in keeping our entire healthcare system working. We applaud them and will continue to engage with them."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

“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

“I applaud the tireless work of community activists who partnered with local and state agencies to finish the job and improve the health and safety of this community. This is a win for all Californians.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

All at once, our people who were serving food behind the counter began to applaud.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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