applause
Example Sentences
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As the procession began, Total Eclipse of the Heart could be heard playing on the busy street, as crying fans broke into applause.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Daniela Largo, 32, was pulled from the debris on Tuesday in the city of Pereira to shouts of joy and applause, becoming a symbol of hope for a nation reeling from Monday's disaster.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
The crowd erupted in whoops and applause after each person finished their three minutes of public comments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
You could be donating clothes to a charity and they could say you’re only doing it for the applause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
Spassky appeared on stage at two minutes to five, to a round of applause.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing applause
Academy Awards, List 2
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Spelling Practice, Unit 3
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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 8
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