applauding

Example Sentences

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The wistful, lovely song is accompanied by weird visuals of the aliens, who look like praying mantises, admiring the human specimen through the room’s windows, applauding when she goes to the bathroom and taking pictures.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

“We should be applauding Ken for spending $238 million in NYC, not attacking him for doing so,” Ackman wrote on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

He wheeled away after the ball hit the back of the Celtic net, saluting the fans, applauding their support as he drank in the acclaim.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

The boos came when Vance and his wife Usha were shown on a large screen at the San Siro stadium, both applauding and waving flags as the US athletes filed past in the ceremonial parade.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Mr. Lee laughs and claps his hands, applauding himself for being funny.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles