applauding

Example Sentences

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“We should be applauding Ken for spending $238 million in NYC, not attacking him for doing so,” Ackman wrote on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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

The boos came when Vance and his wife Usha were shown on a large screen at the San Siro stadium, both applauding and waving flags as the US athletes filed past in the ceremonial parade.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

“Lots of people in the rest of the world are applauding for Ernie and for all of you who made it through this year.”

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals