applause
Example Sentences
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As the procession began, Total Eclipse of the Heart could be heard playing on the busy street, as crying fans broke into applause.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
A group of South Korean tourists burst into enthusiastic applause.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
As things stand, however, Infantino is due to run unopposed, just as he did in 2023, when he was ushered back into office with one giant round of applause.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The crowd erupted in whoops and applause after each person finished their three minutes of public comments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Loud applause and cheers ring out in the auditorium.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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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