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applaud

[uh-plawd] / əˈplɔd /


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In marking these tragic anniversaries, let’s applaud the liberty and prosperity that lulls us, while vowing to resist the totalitarian threats menacing us, be they overseas or next door.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

At the opening event, the emcee announced that Sanders was in attendance and the audience rose to applaud.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

"I have to applaud the BBC for the ambition," says Adrian Bradley of the Euro Trip podcast, which follows the competition's ups-and-downs.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

First of all, I applaud your dogged determination to make sure that your server got their due.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

I let go of Rabia and Elizabeth’s hands and slowly applaud.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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