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applaud

[uh-plawd] / əˈplɔd /


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I take your point and applaud you for turning your finances around, particularly through hard work, patience and waiting to claim Social Security at 70.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

One woman stood to applaud as he continued to lean into shared ground: “We pray for the same things.”

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

It’s one thing we all ought to applaud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

At district events, such as the superintendent’s annual address, they tend to rise and applaud on cue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

I applaud her for making it this far in them.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas




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