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acclamation

[ak-luh-mey-shuhn] / ˌæk ləˈmeɪ ʃən /


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“The modern view,” Mr. Sidebottom writes, “is to doubt its historical accuracy. It is a scholarly orthodoxy that the salute was no more than a one-off impromptu acclamation that went very wrong.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Kazakh was the only candidate left standing and was named president by acclamation at the annual congress in Rome.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

It has been suggested that rather than a traditional vote, ratification might instead be confirmed by acclamation - with federations in favour asked to show their support by applauding.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

Ever modest, Groban insisted that the acclamation isn’t just for him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2023

Such was the acclamation we gave her in those last weeks of the year.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli




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