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applaud

[uh-plawd] / əˈplɔd /


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At district events, such as the superintendent’s annual address, they tend to rise and applaud on cue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Democrats have reached out to applaud his efforts, say Spanish officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“I want to applaud you because I have had zero — zero — people reach out to me during this tax season about the IRS,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

It was broadly positive – about half the audience stood up at the end to applaud him.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Girls like Jenna step out of dressing rooms, and people gasp and applaud.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli




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