applaud
Example Sentences
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The audience and council members rose and applauded.
American applauded the decision on Friday, saying in a statement that the FAA can now “achieve an improved customer experience for passengers.”
But instead of being applauded for my effort, I was roundly shamed by my friends.
I applauded her bravery, but the conversation had mostly slipped my mind.
From Los Angeles Times
Juve were applauded off by their supporters after a display which will boost them in their bid to qualify for next season's edition of the Champions League.
From Barron's
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