applaud

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In 1999, at the Oscars, Elia Kazan was given a lifetime achievement award, and Amy and her husband, Ed Harris, did not stand, did not applaud during the standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

There’s a decent chance analysts will applaud, just like they did back in November when management beat expectations and raised guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

It was broadly positive – about half the audience stood up at the end to applaud him.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 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

At this, we would all enthusiastically applaud, each of us profoundly grateful that a descendant of the great Duke of Wellington would take the trouble to educate natives such as ourselves.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela