applaud
Example Sentences
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At the opening event, the emcee announced that Sanders was in attendance and the audience rose to applaud.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
In March, Grogu popped up at the Oscars and host Conan O’Brien pointed out that the gleefully waving puppet seated next to actress Kate Hudson lacked the ability to applaud.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
I applaud your dogged determination to make sure that your server got their due.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
Once again, dazed players and staff trudged over to applaud their supporters at Selhurst Park at full-time after throwing away another lead.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 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
Vocabulary lists containing applaud
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act V
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Unit 3, Week 1
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