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applaud

[uh-plawd] / əˈplɔd /


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“His unethical actions have had real, lasting consequences for our democracy, and we applaud the California Supreme Court’s decision to disbar him.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

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

Every day at two, four, and seven, humans fan themselves, drink sodas, applaud.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate




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