applauded
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An audience member who witnessed Pike's speech, and who wished to remain anonymous, applauded the actress for her intervention.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
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
As the credits began to roll for his acclaimed melodrama “All About My Mother,” the audience inside the Grand Théâtre Lumière rose and applauded.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 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
The audience applauded, and Owen waved again as he herded George up to the podium.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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