clapping

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In video clips of a portion of the incident, some of the audience is heard cheering and clapping while others sit stone-faced in their seats, and many are seen getting up and leaving.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Curtis Jones replied with a clapping emoji, while striker Hugo Ekitike posted a handshaking emoji.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

I was genuinely grateful, and yet … it was like coming out of a lake after nearly drowning to be met with clapping that you are alive.

From Slate • May 6, 2026

Dancers bounced to the sound of BTS on an avenue in Mexico City, clapping and screaming at a pep rally kicking off a string of concerts by the South Korean superstars.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Mutti was running at him, clapping her hands and shouting at him, but the dog would not be put off, would not go away.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo