applaud

Example Sentences

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I applaud the SEC’s willingness to revisit its rules and to retrospectively evaluate the costs and benefits of its regulations—a practice to be admired and emulated.

From Barron's

Shah said he "applauded" Turness for doing the "honourable and proper" thing and stepping down as CEO of News, but said he did not think "that meant that the director general had also to resign".

From BBC

These were heartily applauded in the plenary halls – but their legal standing is uncertain.

From BBC

“I recognize that my decision will not be universally applauded, and there will be those in our community who may vehemently disagree with it,” Schill wrote.

From Washington Times

We applaud her leadership and look forward to working with the federal government and other land grant institutions to ensure this critical infrastructure funding is included in the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization.

From Seattle Times