clapping

Example Sentences

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They’re clapping for you because you are a hero.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

I was met by A.I. and people with celebration—emojis and clapping memes, “I’m so relieved,” and “You must be so happy.”

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Behind the music was a man whose musical talent was matched by a devilish sense of self-deprecating humour – referring to himself as "Hairy Styles" and clapping back at his critics.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Thoma Bravo, a longtime technology investor, and its founder Orlando Bravo have been clapping back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Kids were jumping up and down and clapping and hollering, “Go, Eugene! Go, Eugene!” and then, “Go, Hammerhead! Go, Hammerhead!”

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson