applause
Example Sentences
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When it was over, Natalie's family burst into cheers and applause.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Less than a year later, OpenClaw's Austrian creator, Peter Steinberger, took the Microsoft stage on Tuesday to applause from executives and developers.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Pelley’s comments were met with applause by some in attendance, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
That redemption arc was met with rapturous applause.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
I pulled my own shoulders back and twirled my parasol as Ms. Lacey concluded the show to light applause from the diners.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing applause
Academy Awards, List 2
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Spelling Practice, Unit 3
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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 8
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