applauded

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They climbed their way through the competition and reached the live final on 30 May before being crowned winners, as Clarkson looked emotional and applauded as they performed their original song.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

And they’re shown to us by specific individuals, the projectionists named and applauded before every screening.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Each major conference applauded the bipartisan bill, but noted they were still studying the proposal’s details.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

A few scenes later, a pelican switches on a cotton candy machine with its bill, sending hot sugar whirring through the air — seriously — and I nearly applauded in delight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

A prerecorded studio audience whistled, cheered, and applauded.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein