applaud

Example Sentences

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Inside Denmark's parliament, Christiansborg, Social Democratic supporters cheered and applauded Frederiksen, as she told the crowd, "I'm sorry that we did not get more votes. I had also hoped for a better result."

From BBC

As he told them they would never have to sit on another jury again, the McNally family applauded them from the public gallery.

From BBC

Critics of prediction markets have applauded Congress’ efforts, but legal experts say many of Congress’ proposals are already addressed under existing regulation.

From Barron's

Yet it was telling that those in the away end applauded their side off at full-time and repeatedly vowed to "support you ever more".

From BBC

The nonprofit issued a statement on Wednesday applauding Huerta’s decision to share her story.

From Los Angeles Times