applauding

Example Sentences

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They were applauding, announcing a social program for the elderly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

England got a send-off all right, resounding boos greeting the final whistle before the players went around applauding thousands of empty red seats and the few fans who had bothered to stay.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The nonprofit issued a statement on Wednesday applauding Huerta’s decision to share her story.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

Mr. Lee laughs and claps his hands, applauding himself for being funny.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles