applaud
Example Sentences
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Democrats have reached out to applaud his efforts, say Spanish officials.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
"I applaud your steadfastness in the face of such pressure," Sir Khan wrote.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 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
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
Girls like Jenna step out of dressing rooms, and people gasp and applaud.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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