applause
Example Sentences
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“The whole country is looking at you, the whole country has pride in you, has its hopes set on you. Keep working, brothers,” he said to applause among the largely Russian audience.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
When it was over, Natalie's family burst into cheers and applause.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 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
That redemption arc was met with rapturous applause.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
As I pass the gym, a volleyball game is interrupted, and the players from both teams give me a round of applause.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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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