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
I found myself drawn to Buckingham Palace, where the crowd roared and applauded when people appeared on the balcony.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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
At one rally she applauded the efforts of activists but stopped short of saying she would fight to defund school police.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
As Sarah returned to her seat, the rest of the class applauded politely.
From "The Thing About Jellyfish" by Ali Benjamin
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