applause
Example Sentences
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And the fabled eye of CBS may grow a cataract at the prospect of being jeered from the stage of the nearly 6,000-seat Radio City Music Hall, to what would be resounding applause.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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
"This has just been magic," she told the crowd, and their rapturous applause signalled that they agreed.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
That redemption arc was met with rapturous applause.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
“A round of applause for our five brave volunteers.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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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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