applauded
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Her comments were applauded by the audience who gave her a standing ovation when she stopped speaking.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Each major conference applauded the bipartisan bill, but noted they were still studying the proposal’s details.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Trump beamed and applauded when hundreds of Chinese schoolchildren in brightly coloured outfits waved flags and flowers and chanted "welcome, welcome, warm welcome".
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Trump applauded the boys and girls who jumped while chanting “welcome” to the American president, as well as a short ceremonial procession by the People’s Liberation Army, before the two men proceeded into the hall.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
We Souls, sitting in the audience, applauded, and Ethan stood and yelled, "Bravo! Mrs. Reynolds. Bravo!"
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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