applaud
Example Sentences
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At district events, such as the superintendent’s annual address, they tend to rise and applaud on cue.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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
There’s a decent chance analysts will applaud, just like they did back in November when management beat expectations and raised guidance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
I found it telling that so many European politicians and politicians in the audience jumped on the warmth of his words, rising to their feet to applaud the US Secretary of State.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
Traditionally, with rare exceptions, members of the media don’t applaud at press conferences, since it would be considered an endorsement of what the speaker is saying, rather than just reporting the information being given.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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