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applause

[uh-plawz] / əˈplɔz /


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As he stepped back to wipe away tears, the room erupted into applause, with one reporter shouting, “You deserve this!”

From Los Angeles Times

The entire stadium erupted in applause, got on their feet and started to dance along with everyone on stage.

From Los Angeles Times

The 41-year-old James put on a show, throwing down lobs for dunks, drawing cheers and applause from the fans inside Capital One Arena.

From Los Angeles Times

But for Abena, the significance of the evening was not the applause.

From BBC

There was rapturous applause and tears as Rachel's family discovered their much loved sister, friend and mum is coming home a winner.

From BBC