applause

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When Trump praised Rubio during his State of the Union, the secretary mouthed “thank you,” placed a hand on his heart, and briefly stood to acknowledge the applause before ducking back into his seat.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

In a move advocates hailed as a step towards healing and possible reparations, the resolution was adopted to applause by a vote of 123 in favor, three against and 52 abstentions.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The crowd erupted in the loudest applause of the evening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

"She walked in with a big smile, raised the statue over her head and everybody burst into applause," the restaurant's owner Dino Andrianos told The New York Post at the time.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Pasqual’s relations started a slow applause and soft whistles as Joseph came back to our truck.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen