applause
Example Sentences
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“And for Father’s Day a bit later in June, so we don’t leave anyone out,” Pouyanné said to applause at the company’s recent shareholder meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
To a roaring applause, Max Muncy entered the batter’s box, his first plate appearance since a scary collision with the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Ildemaro Vargas on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
During her trial she usually entered the court beaming and waving to supporters, who greeted her with applause.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Eckert bonded well with the Saints fans early on, often fist-pumping the Northam Wall at St Mary's after wins and near enough always doing a lap of applause with the players.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
After a moment of reverence for the fallen Caesar and a round of applause from Penelope and Mrs. Apple, the three children readied themselves for their next tableau.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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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