applause
Example Sentences
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Then White called his Third Man Records co-founder, “Minister Ben Swank,” onstage to perform the nuptials, and the pair said their “I do’s” to thunderous applause from the crowd.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
However, on her return to Old Trafford earlier this season in the Women's Champions League, Earps was given a warm applause at full-time by home fans.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
The crowd, which greeted Paul with boos before settling into sullen, begrudging applause when prodded, is fully prepared for a distraction.
From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026
“And for Father’s Day a bit later in June, so we don’t leave anyone out,” Pouyanné said to applause at the company’s recent shareholder meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
I pulled my own shoulders back and twirled my parasol as Ms. Lacey concluded the show to light applause from the diners.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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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