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 small cheers from those in the know as the rocket past the moment of maximum danger - one minute and 10 seconds into the launch.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 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
She was withdrawn to a standing ovation in the second half and there were sarcastic cheers as the stadium announcer teased the player of the match.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
He probably has more to say, but everybody bursts into applause and cheers, drowning him out.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.