applauding

Example Sentences

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No fan base catastrophizes like Boston’s, even if their franchises are habitual contenders and the locals have chronic tendinitis from applauding at a zillion duck boat championship parades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 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 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

While her leadership expanded the universe, fan reactions were mixed with some applauding her dedication to storytelling continuity, while others criticized narrative and character choices in recent projects.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

Pretty soon, all the code crackers in the room were laughing and applauding, giving Jake a standing ovation.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein