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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

He wheeled away after the ball hit the back of the Celtic net, saluting the fans, applauding their support as he drank in the acclaim.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 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

Harry could just make out Mrs. Weasley, Bill, Ron, and Hermione applauding Fleur politely, halfway up the stands.

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