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

Many Muslim Americans enthusiastically welcomed the recognition, applauding retailers that are making it easier for them to bring their families the cheer that ubiquitously and publicly marks some other faiths’ holidays.

From Seattle Times

But his most egregious actions while in office received minimal media coverage — or were applauded.

From Salon