applauded
Example Sentences
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At the final session of parliament in July, MPs stood and applauded as the speaker of the house chanted repeatedly:
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Many in the audience laughed and applauded, when they should have gasped or moaned.
From Slate ● Sep. 10, 2026
Video published by the Russian government showed trucks from both sides crossing the bridge, as crowds lining the road applauded.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
When it was over, the townspeople applauded for a full two minutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
As the organ grinder reached the end of his song, the crowd applauded, and the monkey danced.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
