applauded

Example Sentences

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Trump beamed and applauded when hundreds of Chinese schoolchildren in brightly coloured outfits waved flags and flowers and chanted "welcome, welcome, warm welcome".

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Trump applauded the boys and girls who jumped while chanting “welcome” to the American president, as well as a short ceremonial procession by the People’s Liberation Army, before the two men proceeded into the hall.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Simply put, McFarlane needed to stop the bleeding and did so with a performance that had his side applauded off by the away support at Anfield.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Some on social media have called Cohen’s TV antics a stunt, while others have applauded it as genius marketing.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“That’s very well put,” applauded Major Sanderson, who wore squeaking GI shoes and had charcoal-black hair that stood up almost straight.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller