applause
Example Sentences
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Former Celtic captain Scott Brown got a huge round of applause as he brought the silverware for the trophy presentation.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Conway drew sustained applause from spectators at the hearing, where Hawks, the boutique owner, stood to show her support.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
On Monday, actor Jake Johnson got an enthusiastic round of applause when he announced onstage that NBC’s new show “Sunset P.I.” would be filming in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The announcements were met with applause and cries of joy from the crowd in Caracas.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
And then the assembled old-timers give Link a round of applause.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
Vocabulary lists containing applause
Academy Awards, List 2
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Spelling Practice, Unit 3
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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 8
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