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applaud

[uh-plawd] / əˈplɔd /


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Once again, dazed players and staff trudged over to applaud their supporters at Selhurst Park at full-time after throwing away another lead.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

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

Democrats have reached out to applaud his efforts, say Spanish officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 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

All those gathered applaud politely, and the band begins to play “Orange-Colored Sky,” although the twilight sky is bruise-purple.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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