cheers

Example Sentences

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Gasps turned to cheers as his safety brake snapped into place, halting the fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

There were loud jeers when he came on as a 69th minute substitute, although they were replaced by cheers when he stabbed home from virtually on the goalline to put England ahead 12 minutes later.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

On Friday, he strode into the Mar-a-Lago ballroom to cheers of “U.S.A.” from local Republicans gathered for a $1,200 per-person fundraising gala.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Outside the courtroom the hugs and cheers continued with the family thanking the police and prosecutors who brought McCullagh to justice.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

I take my mom’s hand and let her lead me onto the balcony to thunderous cheers.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas