applaud

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“I applaud the tireless work of community activists who partnered with local and state agencies to finish the job and improve the health and safety of this community. This is a win for all Californians.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

"We applaud the extraordinary bravery of everyone who shared their experiences."

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

I applaud the fact that you are pulling in $250,000 with $3 million in investable assets to fall back on, and $60,000 a year in Social Security benefits.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 13, 2026

I said out loud, with no one there to applaud me.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely