applauding

Example Sentences

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This season is over, and the sooner Lakers fans accept the inevitability while applauding the effort.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Who do you think the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ voters are more comfortable with applauding?

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

Von Allmen, however, was a picture of celebration after his storming run, the large number of baying Swiss fans in the packed tribune wildly applauding their hero, flags waved, cowbells heaved and air horns blown.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

There was a sombre atmosphere on the court, with the crowd applauding sympathetically as Jones limped off with a towel covering her head.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

The crowd below was applauding appreciatively; Harry could see thousands and thousands of Omniocular lenses flashing and winking in their direction.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling