applauded

Example Sentences

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They applauded the prosecutors and they applauded the police investigators.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Pelley’s stunning remarks at the meeting were applauded by his colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Each major conference applauded the bipartisan bill, but noted they were still studying the proposal’s details.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 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

“Yes, sir,” said I. “He is of the Corps of Engineers. He is applauded for his ingenuity.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson