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
Tucci’s endearingly steadfast Nigel is finally applauded for his years of service to Runway, and I was dismayed to find myself rolling my eyes at how corny the moment felt.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
Columbus then counted ten over the prostrate Nelson, and again the ten other penguins applauded.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
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